Breeding Long-tailed Silky Flycatchers

Breeding in the tropics can happen at pretty much anytime of the year. As a result, birds are born throughout the year, royally screwing with the methods of ageing and sexing birds that we are accustom to. The positive of this is that we have gotten to see a few actively nesting birds while here.

Such as a pair of Long-tailed Silky Flycatchers. Gathering for the nest.




In the nest

It's gon' rain

Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher. Not actually a flycatcher, closer to a waxwing or thrush, apparently.


Collared Aracari




Groove-billed Ani


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