The Great Kiskadee is a large, boldly patterned flycatcher found in southern Texas that gets its name from its loud, emphatic 'KISS-ka-dee' call. Unlike most flycatchers, it is an omnivore that catches fish and tadpoles by diving into water, eats small lizards and mice, and regularly visits feeders for fruit. Its yellow crown stripe is often raised into a crest.
Best time to see a Great Kiskadee
The best time to see a Great Kiskadee is November–March, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,807 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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