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Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Black Phoebe reaches a length of 14cm, and unlike other phoebes, has very contrasting plumage, black on the head, breast, back, wings, and tail, and white on the underbelly and under the wings.

Habitat:

cloudforest, 2400m, mountainous areas of South America

Notes:

I spotted this around the HQ at Santuario Otun Qiumbaya.

Species ID Suggestions

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

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