Let's celebrate the beauty of the
Black Phoebe...
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They live year-round in the western United States and down through Central and South America.
Phoebe (pronounced “fee-bee”) comes from the short, high-pitched, whistled call they make.
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Their song consists of two alternating phrases and can be heard from both sexes, but is more commonly sung by males.
They are usually found near near a water source because they use mud to build their nests and water attracts the insects they eat.
It frequently flicks its tail up and down, a characteristic of the flycatcher family.
They dart out from their perch to catch insects in mid-air.
Males and females look the same. Their plumage does not vary seasonally.
Juveniles have brown feathers that darken as they age.
In Greek mythology, Phoebe is the Titan goddess of intellect and prophecy.
The oldest Black Phoebe on record was at least 8 years old.
Black Phoebes are territorial, monogamous, and pairing may last for up to five years.
I treasure all of my Black Phoebe sightings!
Do you have Black Phoebes in your area?
Let's go birding!
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