Cattle Tyrant

 

While birding in Cartagena Columbia we were able to locate a good variety of birds, many of them lifers. Today’s bird is the Cattle Tyrant.

The Cattle Tyrant is a medium sized flycatcher with fairly widespread range in South America. Superficially resembles a Tropical Kingbird with olive-brown back, yellow belly, and grayish crown. However, Cattle Tyrant is unique for typically being found on or near the ground, where pairs or small flocks follow grazing animals. Found in open habitats including farmland and marshes.