The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is the state bird of Oklahoma and one of the most elegant birds in North America, with extraordinarily long, forked tail feathers — up to twice the length of the bird's body — that stream behind it in graceful flight. It performs spectacular aerial maneuvers while foraging and during display, folding and spreading the tail. Salmon-pink flanks add further elegance.
Best time to see a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
The best time to see a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is April–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 25,983 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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