Habitat: This Kiskadee species can be easily found near houses, in clearings and shrubby areas in the lowlands. It is usually found water sources. Distribution: This species has been reported from southern Texas and Mexico to central Argentina. Natural History Notes: The Great Kiskadee is fairly easy bird to please because it eats almost anything. This bird is fairly loud and you will often hear its call, composed of sounds like "kisk-a-dee" and "geep". Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 8.5 inches and 8.75 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This species has a large bill and a dark iris. The plumage is brown above with some rufous coloration on the wings and the tail. Then, the crown is black but can be partly masked by a yellow-orange patch present on the crown. We an also distinguish a white stripe above the eye and black ear-coverts. The throat is white and the underparts are bright yellow.