Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)
The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) is a small, migratory bird renowned for its agile insect-catching abilities and distinctive, raspy call. Commonly found near water in open woodlands, this species is a familiar sight in the Montreal area during its late spring arrival.
| 🇫🇷 | Moucherolle phébi |
| 🇩🇪 | Weißbauch-Phoebetyrann |
| 🇲🇽 | Mosquero fibí |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae |
How to Identify
The Eastern Phoebe can be identified by its ringless eyes, proportionally large head, and dark bill, which distinguish it from other flycatchers.
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Characteristics
| Length | 14-17cm |
| Weight | 16-21g |
| Wingspan | 26-28cm |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 eggs |
| Incubation | 16 days |
| Fledging | 16-20 days |
| Sexual Maturity | 1 year |
| Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
Parc de la Frayère and Parc de la Pointe-aux-Prairies are locations where I have been able to observe this species well.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Angrignon | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Mont Saint-Bruno | - | x | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | x | x | - | - |
| Parc des Rapides, Lachine | - | - | x | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.