The Great Kiskadee is a large, boldly patterned flycatcher found in southern Texas that gets its name from its loud, emphatic 'KISS-ka-dee' call. Unlike most flycatchers, it is an omnivore that catches fish and tadpoles by diving into water, eats small lizards and mice, and regularly visits feeders for fruit. Its yellow crown stripe is often raised into a crest.
Habitat
Riparian thickets, woodland edges, and suburban areas of South Texas
Diet
Insects, small fish, lizards, berries, and small vertebrates
How common
Uncommon
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