Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans · Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies
The Black Phoebe is a charming and familiar flycatcher of western North America, often found near water. Its distinctive "SEE-tee, SEE-too" song and constant tail-wagging make it easy to identify. This sleek, dark bird with a contrasting white belly is a joy to observe as it sallies from a perch to catch insects.
Resident16 cmWhistled songInsects
10 calls·first heard May 27·last 52d ago
When it's heardpeak 5a · summer
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Sooty black with clean white belly
- Often near water, especially streams or ponds
- Constantly bobs and wags its tail up and down