Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans - Common about western farmyards and along streams, generally below 6,000 feet. This is our only black-breasted flycatcher, and also the only flycatcher with a sharp color break between breast and belly. Its color pattern suggests a junco but the erect posture, tail wagging, and fly catching habits do not. As in other phoebes, the head is darker than the body. A solitary species; usually perches in shady places. Food is entirely flying insects. Song is high thin ti-wee, ti-wee. Look at Next Bird Back to Bird Directory Page 8Back to Thumbs Page 24 |