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Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

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The Eastern Phoebe is a common and familiar flycatcher of eastern North America, known for its distinctive 'fee-bee' call. It is one of the earliest migratory birds to return in spring.
Where to spot
Breeds across eastern North America, often near water or human structures. Winters in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic 'fee-bee' call, often repeated continuously. Look for it perched upright, often pumping its tail, near buildings or over water.
When to spot
Breeding: spring to early summer in North America. Migration: early spring (March-April) and fall (September-October). Wintering: fall through winter in the southern parts of its range.
File:Sayornis phoebe, Owen Conservation Park, Madison, Wisconsin May 2016.jpg
File:Sayornis phoebe -Madison, Wisconsin, USA-8.jpg
File:Sayornis phoebe -Owen Conservation Park, Madison, Wisconsin, USA-8.jpg
File:Sayornis phoebe CT3.jpg
File:Sayornis phoebe, Owen Conservation Park, Madison, Wisconsin May 2016.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sayornis phoebe -Madison, Wisconsin, USA-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sayornis phoebe -Owen Conservation Park, Madison, Wisconsin, USA-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sayornis phoebe CT3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Eastern Phoebes frequently nest under eaves of buildings, bridges, and other human-made structures, adapting well to suburban environments.
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
1 year ago
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