Thursday, September 29, 2016

Variegated Flycatcher at South Padre Island Bird and Nature Center - 9/29/2016

There are many excellent photos of the Variegated Flycatcher at the South Padre Island Bird and Nature Center, but I'll add mine here.  I had great views of this austral migrant this morning and hope the bird sticks so more people can enjoy it! 
The Variegated Flycatcher is a fairly small flycatcher, larger than an Empidonax or a Pewee, but smaller than a Kingbird.  The heavily patterned face, back, and wings are typical for a Variegated Flycatcher.  Note the red edges to the tail feathers.  The bill is much smaller than a Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher.