Leucistic Vermilion Flycatcher

Mystery Bird: Leucistic Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus

grrlscientist | January 20, 2010

tags: Leucistic Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] Leucistic Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus, photographed on the Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson, Arizona. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Image: Lois Manowitz, 30 December 2009 [larger view]. You are encouraged to purchase images from this photographer. For more details, view her flickr photostream (linked) or ask me for her email address. This bird should be very challenging to identify. However, for those of you who have seen this individual, please…

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Leucistic Vermilion Flycatcher

Mystery Bird: Leucistic Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus

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