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| − | ;Megarynchus pitangua | + | ;[[: Category:Megarynchus|Megarynchus]] pitangua |
| − | [[Image:Boat-billed_Flycatcher.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Steve G]] | + | [[Image:Boat-billed_Flycatcher.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Steve G<br />Location: the Asa Wright Centre [[Trinidad]].]] |
| − | == | + | ==Identification== |
| − | Superficially very similar to the Great Kiskadee in size & colouration but with a totally different call. This species has less rufous on the wings | + | Superficially very similar to the Great Kiskadee in size & colouration but with a totally different call. This species has less rufous on the wings and tail as well as a less prominent crownstripe. None of these characteristics stand out in the field, and the best diagnostic feature is the large wide bulky bill with a prominent convex culmen. |
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | [[Mexico]] through [[Central America]] and [[South America]] to [[Argentina]], [[Paraguay]], and [[Bolivia]]. | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Six subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: ''pitangua'', ''tardiusculus'', ''canisceps'', ''mexicanus'', and ''chrysogaster''. | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | ==Behaviour== | ||
Boat-bills hunt large insects -especially Cicadas | Boat-bills hunt large insects -especially Cicadas | ||
| − | == | + | |
| − | + | ==References== | |
| + | # Clements, James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Megarynchus+pitangua}} | {{GSearch|Megarynchus+pitangua}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] | + | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Megarynchus]] [[Category:Incomplete]] |
Revision as of 01:57, 27 September 2008
- Megarynchus pitangua
Identification
Superficially very similar to the Great Kiskadee in size & colouration but with a totally different call. This species has less rufous on the wings and tail as well as a less prominent crownstripe. None of these characteristics stand out in the field, and the best diagnostic feature is the large wide bulky bill with a prominent convex culmen.
Distribution
Mexico through Central America and South America to Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Taxonomy
Six subspecies are recognized1: pitangua, tardiusculus, canisceps, mexicanus, and chrysogaster.
Habitat
Behaviour
Boat-bills hunt large insects -especially Cicadas
References
- Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
