🔍 Great Kiskadee | Pitangus sulphuratus 🐤
📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Speaking of a colourful description, the Great Kiskadee’s scientific name is the Pitangus Sulphuratus. Sulphuratus is derived from the word ‘sulphur’, which describes the yellow underside of the bird. Pure Sulphur is yellow. In addition, the Great Kiskadee’s “black mask” also serves a purpose – it works like the eye-black that athletes smear beneath their eyes which helps them reduce glare and assist them in hunting in bright light or where light reflects off water.
Also Known as:
Bem-te-vi in Brazil and Benteveo in Argentina and some countries in Central America.
Size:
21-26 cm in length
Coloration:
Bold black and white head pattern, with a white line above the eye, yellow chest, brown back and tail.
Life Span
6.9 years
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