TYRANNIDAE 
FLYCATCHERS 
Birds of plain coloring, large heads, short legs and strong 
individuality. They lack a true song, but each _ 
species has a characteristic note. They may be fi 
recognized in general by their habit of perching 4 | 
in exposed situations to watch for insects. ; 
They make a sudden dart into the air a aA 
and return to the same perch, repeating aes ee 
the operation again and again. The 
snap of the bill a flight is erie heard C~$ 
as it closes upon its prey. 
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