Eastern Phoebe
Black Phoebe
19 cm (7") Fairly common. Western North America. Dry open areas, canyons, ranches.
Grayish brown overall with a darker head. Pale rusty belly and undertail coverts. Black tail is frequently wagged.
Highly migratory; strays to east in fall and winter.
Song: thin "pee-wee"
Videos
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Distribution Maps
Say's Phoebe distribution map
Say's Phoebe winter distribution map