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scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) flying in blue sky, Galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo

scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) flying over wetlands, Galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo

scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) flying over grassland, Galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus forficatus perched on fence Royalty Free Stock Photo

scissor-tailed flycatcher (*Tyrannus forficatus*) flying with nesting material in the beak, Galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo

scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus), Galveston, Texas

Scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) perched on a slender branch in Galveston, Texas. The bird spreads its wings, displaying a striking plumage with black, white, and orange colors. Its long, forked tail enhances its graceful appearance. The background features a blurred field of tall green grass, emphasizing the bird's elegant posture and vibrant colors. This species is known for its acrobatic flight and is a common sight in open areas across central North America.