Scissor-tailed flycatchers breed in grasslands and prairies of the Midwest. Known as the state bird to Oklahoma, here in Texas they are sometimes called the Texas Bird of Paradise. At their ...

Whether you’re scanning the treetops with a pair of binoculars or just pausing to watch a lively bird hop along a fence line, ...

They come to this coastal corner of Texas to witness the high ... or a vermilion flycatcher. He was always excited to show us the next bird. There have been other adventures, too, including ...

Loud but elusive, the great crested flycatcher challenges birders with its treetop nesting, dramatic calls and quirky habits ...

The medium-sized flycatcher has a fairly widespread ... This isn't the first time bird enthusiasts traveled to the Texas coast for a bird sighting. Galveston Island posted about an "extremely ...

Texas is part of the Central Flyway, a bird migration route that some 400 ... vesper sparrow, scissor-tailed flycatcher, dickcissel, loggerhead shrike, Cooper’s and sharp-shinned hawk ...

Ariana is the assistant news editor of Chron. Her stories focus on space, wildlife, and any weird happenings in Texas. She previously covered community news and breaking news at the Austin ...

Visit the southern regions of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas ... one is an exciting find for bird-watchers. One of the best places to see vibrant red vermilion flycatchers is Saguaro National ...