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Black Phoebe
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.
References
Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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
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