Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · August 2030

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Official bird of Oklahoma. Extreme tail streamers — dramatic silhouette; flight pose preferred.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Oklahoma
Coloring poseExtreme tail streamers — dramatic silhouette; flight pose preferred.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Oklahoma

Joined the U.S.: 1907 (1907-11-16)

Oklahoma joined the Union in 1907. This southern state's bird is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.

Admission order #46 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

NEEDS .gov verify. Separate state game bird: wild turkey. Distinctive long scissor tail.

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