High in the canopy of eastern forests, great crested flycatchers (Myiarchus crinitus) swoop out from their perches, snagging flying insects from the air and plucking them from twigs and leaves. These ...

The striking scissor-tailed flycatcher is an icon of Oklahoma and beyond. Learn about their nests, diet and more.

Beyond tigers, India's tiger reserves are vibrant birding destinations. These protected areas host diverse avian species, ...

Among them are rare species such as the crested ibis, the Reeves's pheasant, and the Asian Paradise flycatcher. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, the land here was severely ...

The same great crested flycatcher perches in a different way. Note the long bill and the large dark crest. These birds are summer residents in the Ada area.

Loud but elusive, the great crested flycatcher challenges birders with its treetop nesting, dramatic calls and quirky habits — making it a tricky but rewarding species to spot or photograph.

Great crested flycatchers will probably look for the nests of northern flickers, red-bellied woodpeckers and even hairy woodpeckers that are located 30 to 50 feet off the ground.

Great crested flycatchers will probably look for the nests of northern flickers, red-bellied woodpeckers and even hairy woodpeckers that are located 30 to 50 feet off the ground. These sorts of ...

However, visitors to the US and Canada will find this an invaluable resource when trying to separate, for example, Tropical and Couch's Kingbirds in Texas, or Great Crested and Brown-crested ...

With these noises, great crested flycatchers are sometimes nicknamed the “greeper” bird. Though large and loud, observing this bird may be a bit limited since it lives in the forests.

View Towhe Bunting; Small Green Crested Flycatcher (1830 - 1832) After John James Audubon; Engravings with aquatint and etching and hand-coloring on J.W. Whatman 1838 and 1836 paper (2); plate 19 3/8 ...