A solitary exotic bird, the Cattle Tyrant, was spotted this week in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas. Birders from all over the country rushed to the gulf coast of Texas to try to catch a glimpse of this yellow flycatcher far from its home in South America.
A solitary exotic bird, the Cattle Tyrant, was spotted this week in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas. Birders from all over the country rushed to the gulf coast of Texas to try to catch a glimpse of this yellow flycatcher far from its home in South America.
The closest report of this bird near the USA is in Panama. So for many birdwatchers, this moment is the only chance to see this rare vagrant.
Where can you find the rare Cattle Tyrant in Corpus Christi?
Observers have spotted the Cattle Tyrant at the intersection of N Chaparrel and Shatzell St. (State Spur 407), two blocks from the Selena memorial statue. The bird has been seen hanging out in the palm trees and catching insects on the sidewalks and gutters.