CLOSED: New bird in my yard

West Palm Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

I live in South Florida and I heard a bird sound this morning that was not familiar, I chased the bird around until I shot a short video. I took a snapshot of the video. The bird was beautiful. I have never seen this bird before.

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Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

One of the kingbirds, most likely Western Kingbird (small numbers winter in southern Florida). Couch's Kingbird and Cassin's Kingbird are also possible. Can you post some more snapshots, best if possible one with a clear view of the tail.

Resin

West Palm Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

I was not able to get a video of tail. I got a quick glance of the tail and I thought the tail was long, like a Mockingbirds tail. Here is the short video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cimSFww6uFs

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Can't see the video.

Did you see if the tail had any pattern on it - white sides or tip?

Resin

West Palm Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

I reaaly did not get a good look at the tail. Maybe it is a Couch's Kingbird?

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Unfortunately, getting the tail pattern is very important for kingbird identification!

Couch's and Cassin's are both recorded in Florida in winter but are very rare; Western is more frequent, so is the most likely.

Resin

West Palm Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

Maybe it is a Great Crested Flycatcher. I failed to mention I thought I saw a crest. I did a little investigating and I see how similar the Kingbirds can be and the tail and bill are needed for id.
I checked another id site and the Flycatcher was suggested. I looked at my notes from last year and I did see two of these Flycatchers last year this same month. Thanks for the Kingbird info. I was not aware of the MonKINGBIRD relation.

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Great Crested Flycatcher was actually my first thought, but somehow, something didn't look 'quite right' so I went on to the kingbird options. But maybe it is GCF.

Resin

Melbourne, FL

I'd go with Great Crested Flycatcher. The coloring is right, just hard to say without the crest visible, although you do say it had one. I have a few around here and they have a very pretty sound.

Sandusky, OH

Agree with CGF...think I see some red on the outer edge of the wings...the tail would have made it an easier call...my guide says crest is not always present.

West Palm Beach, FL(Zone 10a)

Thanks everyone.

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