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February 12, 2024

Colombia Birding: Cali: Rusty-margined Flycatcher, Common Tody-Flycatcher, Gray-cowled Wood-Rail

More birds from the EcoParque Lago de las Garzas in Cali, Colombia, from December of last year.

The Rusty-margined Flycatcher is one of many Great Kiskadee look-alikes. There are also Great Kiskadees in Cali, but this bird is a bit smaller (7 vs. 8.5 inches) and has a very distinct high-pitched call.

Here is one taking material to a nearby nest:

Rusty-margined flycatcher colombia 2

Another bird working on its nest, the Common Tody-Flycatcher:

Common tody-flycatcher colombia

The Gray-cowled Wood-Rail is found in Panama and much of South America. Apparently it is seen in the open more frequently than the typical, elusive rail hidden in a marsh:

Gray-cowled wood-rail colombia

 

Posted at 05:37 AM in Birds, Colombia |

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