CJ's Desert Dwellers: Vermillion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus


Family: Tyranidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus: Pyrocephalus
Length: 15 cm (6 in)
Wingspan: 25 cm (10 in)
Weight: 14.5 gm (0.51 oz)
Voice: Song is a crescendo high, flat sputtering notes, ending with a high trill.

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An uncommon bird, usually found around wet oases in desert habitat and mixes of trees, brush and grassy openings near water. It sits perched on the end of a branch and forages for flying insects.

I took this shot this morning. It isn't up to the quality level I prefer, but, it is still a beautiful bird.

I've been real busy, I hope to get more photos posted in the future.

Handheld (perched on window sill…)
Cropped
EXIF: ISO 200, f 5.6, 1/40 shutter speed, 420 mm focal length