Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes)

Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes)

Dorantes Longtail is common in southern Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Vagrants may wander further north, as far North Carolina, Missouri, and northern California.

The tails are long on fresh individuals, but wear off fairly quickly.

Tree Tops Park, Davie, Broward Co., FL 6/16/2010.

Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes)

The tails on this one are starting to look a bit worn.

Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, 6/18/2010.

Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes)

Tails completely worn off.

Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, 6/19/2010.

Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes)

Tree Tops Park, Davie, Broward Co., FL 6/22/2010.

Dorantes Longtail (Urbanus dorantes)

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

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