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Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
36.7783, -119.418
Field Notes
Description:
The Black Phoebe is a medium-sized flycatcher.It has predominately black plumage, with white on its belly and under tail coverts.The bird has brown irises, and black legs, feet, and beak.
The phoebe can be recognized by a characteristic 'tail-wagging' motion, in which the tail is lowered and fanned, then slowly
Habitat:
near pond.
Notes:
Although primarily insectivorous, they will occasionally catch fish.
The male Black Phoebe shows the female potential nest sites by hovering in front of a likely spot. The female makes the final decision about where to place the nest and does all the construction.
They are territorial and solitary nesters, often remaining year-round in an established territory.
A group of flycatchers has many collective nouns, including an "outfield", "swatting", "zapper", and "zipper" of flycatchers.
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