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| C/S: |
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Boat-billed Flycatcher |
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Megarynchus pitangua |
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| Av. Size: |
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9 in (23 cm) |
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| Sounds: |
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varied chatters; often a complaining eeihrrr or krrah or eehr, eehr ki-di-rrik (Howell/Webb), etc. |
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| Identifying Characteristics: |
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wide black bill (more distinct when viewing from below or above), white throat, black face, white and black head (bit of yellow at top mostly concealed), dull brown back feathers |
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| Similar to/Compare with: |
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Great Kiskadee has bright, rufus feathers; different bill |
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| Range: |
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Mexico through much of South America; Island of Trinidad |
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| Habitat: |
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open woodland |
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