The striking scissor-tailed flycatcher is our only regular “long-tailed kingbird.” It is not only graceful and beautiful, but also common and easy to observe. Monotypic. Length 10–14.8".

They fly out from their perches to catch prey in ... Western Kingbird “kip” calls are reminiscent of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, and both occur in similar habitat. It’s not unusual to ...