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Flycatcher - Definition of a Flycatcher

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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Definition:

Flycatchers include 37 species (and 10 genera) from the family Tyrannidae, or Tyrant Flycatchers. Flycatchers feed mainly on insects captured in flight. Flycatchers are agile foragers and often forage for insects from a conspicuous perch.



Example: Say's Phoebe

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