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Black Phoebe

Black Phoebe

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The Black Phoebe is a striking and familiar flycatcher of western North America, known for its sooty black plumage and contrasting white belly. It is often found near water.
Where to spot
Widespread in western North America and parts of Central and South America, always near water, such as streams, ponds, and coastlines. Found from the southwestern United States to Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its distinct black and white plumage and constant tail-wagging. Listen for its clear, whistled 'tee-hee' or 'chi-bip' calls, often given from an open perch over water.
When to spot
Active year-round in much of its range, particularly conspicuous during daylight hours when foraging.
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File:Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans).jpg
File:Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans aquaticus) Palopo.jpg
File:Black phoebe sayornis nigricans.jpg
File:Sayornis nigricans, Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds.jpg
File:Sayornis nigricans NBII.jpg
File:Sayornis nigricans at Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds.jpg
File:Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) (5371309122).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans aquaticus) Palopo.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black phoebe sayornis nigricans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sayornis nigricans, Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sayornis nigricans NBII.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sayornis nigricans at Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This bird has a characteristic tail-wagging behavior, constantly pumping its tail up and down while perched, a unique identifying trait.
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