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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher dives repeatedly, at times hovering over its prey in an open area. After claiming its hunting prize it returns to its perch where it b...
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher dives repeatedly, at times hovering over its prey in an open area. After claiming its hunting prize it returns to its perch where it bangs its larger food against the perch before devouring.
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Canon EOS R

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 600/1

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Aug, 2019

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