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Tropical Kingbird
Stanley Jones

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus satrapa) Three subspecies are currently recognized with only subspecies satrapa being mapped for Panama. An additional three subspecies have been described with all three of these subspecies being synonymized under subspecies satrapa. One of these subspecies is chloronotus which is the Panamanian entity. Photographed at El Chiru, Cocl Province, Panama. Mostly open disturbed pastureland with some small stands of planted trees at ca. 36 m (118 ft) elevation. Sexes similar.
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Habitat
Mostly open disturbed pastureland with some small stands of planted trees at ca. 36 m (118 ft) elevation.
Location
El Chiru, Cocl Province, Panama.
Date taken
February 2011
Scientific name
Tyrannus melancholicus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens, ISO 320, Shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/5.6.
NoSpringChicken
A beautifully composed shot of this lovely bird. Excellent colours and detail and I like the remains of insects trapped in the spider's web. A wonderful image Stanley.
 
KC Foggin
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It coordinates beautifully with that backdrop Stanley. A beautiful capture of this Kingbird.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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