Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya -
Common on the plains in the vicinity of ranch buildings, bluffs, and cliffs;
prefers dry sunny locations more than other phoebes. From the front it is
recognized by the rusty belly and undertail coverts, from behind by the
contrast between the pale back and the black tail, which it frequently wags.
Say's song is a slurred
chu-weer
(30-40/min) and
pippety-chee.
Call, a single descending whistle.
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