Black Phoebe
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The Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) is a distinctive tyrant flycatcher native to western North America, ranging from southwestern Oregon and California to west Texas and northern Mexico.
In South America, the Black Phoebe is a bird of the Andes mountain region, ranging from Colombia in the north, south to northern Argentina.
The Black Phoebe reaches a length of 5.75 inches, and unlike other phoebes, has highly contrasting plumage, black on the head, breast, back, wings, and tail, and white on the underbelly and under the wings. This species also spends more time along streams and ponds than the other phoebe species, and is not migratory but stays in its range year-round. Like other phoebes, it continually wags its tail when perched, and waits on open perches before flying out to catch insects.
Its song is a series of phrases, rendered sisee and sitsew, and its call is similar to that of the Eastern Phoebe.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Sayornis nigricans. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
- Sayornis nigricans (TSN 178330). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 24 January 2006.
[edit] External links
- Black Phoebe (USGS)
- Black Phoebe videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Black Phoebe photo gallery VIREO
- YouTube.com: Black Phoebes feeding nest of babies in backyard, set to Offenbach
