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 



recognized in general by their habit of perching 



in exposed situations to watch for insects. 



They make a sudden dart into the air 



and return to the same perch, repeating 



the operation again and again. The 



snap of the bill in flight is often heard ^ 



as it closes upon its prey. 



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