Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The eastern phoebe is a small passerine bird. The genus name Sayornis is constructed from the specific part of Charles Lucien Bonaparte's name for Say's phoebe, Muscicapa saya, and Ancient Greek ornis, "bird". Phoebe is an alternative name for the Roman moon-goddess Diana, but it may also have been chosen to imitate the bird's call.

Fun Fact

The genus name Sayornis is constructed from the specific part of Charles Lucien Bonaparte's name for Say's phoebe, Muscicapa saya, and Ancient Greek ornis, "bird".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in wooded areas, particularly streamsides, and farmlands.

Diet

Eats some spiders, ticks, and millipedes.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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