Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya

Say's Phoebe, Sayornis sayaThe Say's phoebe is a flycatcher.  It tends to prefer an open perch where it can watch a large area.  When an insect flies within range, the phoebe will dash out, catch it, and return to the perch.  This one is watching a ball field for low flying insects.








Say's Phoebe, Sayornis sayaThis view shows the phoebe's back and his black tail.











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