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• Great Kiskadee
• Benteveo

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordate
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Tyrannidae
Genus:Pitangus
Species:P. sulphuratus

La Barra, Maldonado, Uruguay

• Great Kiskadee
• Benteveo

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordate
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Tyrannidae
Genus:Pitangus
Species:P. sulphuratus

José Ignacio, Maldonado, Uruguay

Mirando el atardecer desde lo alto (Benteveo)

Pitangus sulphuratus

"The first step in determining what species of young bird you see is to be sure it is, in fact, a juvenile bird. Some adult birds look similar to fledglings, but these characteristics can help you be certain that you are seeing juvenile birds.
Bill Size: Juvenile birds often have bills that seem proportionally too large for their head. This is because their heads have not fully grown and their feathers are not yet covering the edges of the bill, making it seem larger.
Feather Length: Young birds have not grown full flight feathers, and the feathers on their wings and tail will be noticeably stubbier than on adult birds. The feathers on their breast, flanks, and abdomen may also seem fluffier and less organized than those of adult birds, not only because they're not fully grown, but also because young birds do not preen as effectively as adults. Some feathers may be so underdeveloped that the birds even show bare skin, especially on the face.
Color: Many juvenile birds have drab, dull plumage similar to that of an adult female. As they molt, their feathers may have additional speckles, buff edges, or other disorganized colors that help camouflage them until they can fly skillfully.
Eye Size: Very young fledglings and nestlings have bulging eyes that seem too big for their head. This should not be strongly noticeable in birds that are ready to leave the nest, but if the birds were displaced very early their eye size can indicate their youth.
Behavior: Young birds often try to draw the attention of their parents. They may beg for food or flutter their wings, especially when near adults. They may also be uncertain in flight or may visit feeders but seem unsure of how to eat what is offered. It should be noted, however, that many juvenile behaviors, including fluttering and begging, are similar to the courtship of adult birds. Behavior alone is not a sure indication of whether or not a bird is juvenile, but it can be a valuable clue."
thespruce.com

"Social Flycatchers are almost always seen in pairs; however, they are also found in small social groups following the breeding season. Large groups of Social Flycatchers and interspecific species are frequently found at fruiting trees. These groups tend to be incredibly noisy. Social Flycatchers forage at various heights, including the canopy and ground level, but are usually found foraging at the middle levels. Sallying is the most common foraging technique utilized by the Social Flycatcher."

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Photographed in the wild, Colima, Mexico

"The kiskadee’s bold behavior and mix of foraging styles gave early naturalists fits in trying to classify it. In 1766, Linnaeus started things off by calling it a kind of shrike. In 1920, the naturalist William Henry Hudson wrote that the bird “seems to have studied to advantage the various habits of the Kestrel, Flycatcher, Kingfisher, Vulture, and fruit-eating Thrush; and when its weapons prove weak it supplements them with its cunning."
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology

MEASUREMENTS
Both Sexes
Length: 7.9-11.0 in (20-28 cm)
Weight: 2.7-3.0 oz (77-85 g)
Wingspan: 12.2-15.8 in (31-40 cm)

Photographed in the wild, San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico.

• Great Kiskadee
• Benteveo

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordate
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Tyrannidae
Genus:Pitangus
Species:P. sulphuratus

Punta del Diablo, Rocha, Uruguay

Greyish Saltator, Saltator Gris, Pepitero Grisáceo, Saltator Coerulescens "The Greyish Saltator...ranges from Mexico in the north to Argentina and Uruguay in the south...There is some degree of plumage variation across this wide range, especially in the depth of the upperparts coloration. Immatures possess some green on the wings, " Neotropical Birds, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Photographed in the wild, Jalisco, Mexico

Pitangus sulphuratus
• Great Kiskadee
• Benteveo

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordate
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Tyrannidae
Genus:Pitangus
Species:P. sulphuratus

Parque Rivera, Montevideo, Uruguay

These are badass birds. I was surprised when one landed on the faucet.
Here is a bit about the location. On any given day the light is predictably awful.
"Eternal Meadow, developed in 2016, is a section of grounds devoted exclusively to green burial. Eternal Meadow is a naturalistic wildflower meadow garden thoughtfully designed to emphasize the sanctity of life and harmony with nature. The space features a diverse mix of grasses and wildflowers native to California that display a natural cycle of flowering, degeneration, and re-seeding throughout the year. As the seasons change, so does the color and texture of Eternal Meadow, providing unique perspectives at different times of the year. The plants selected for inclusion in Eternal Meadow are intended to promote the presence of birds, bees, and butterflies, particularly the endangered Monarch butterflies that overwinter at Woodlawn, which in turn contribute to the cycle of growth."

Pitangus sulphuratus

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Pitangus sulphuratus

Prior to this shot I did not know that Cassin's Kingbirds have a semiconcealed orange-red central crown patch. Cassin's vs. oriole Madrona Marsh 092

When you visit Guatemala can see many beautiful things such as forests, houses and very nice people.

(Pitangus sulphuratus)