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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.

Parc nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies - 2020-06-07
Location: Parc nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
Date: 2020-06-07
Camera: NIKON Z6
Lens: 300mm f/4.0
Settings: f5.6 • 1/1250 • ISO 220
Focal Length: 420mm
Parc de la Frayère - 2017-06-10
Location: Parc de la Frayère
Date: 2017-06-10
Camera: NIKON D500
Lens: TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N
Settings: f6.3 • 1/640 • ISO 3600
Focal Length: 600mm

Common Names

🇨🇦Eastern Phoebe
🇫🇷Moucherolle phébi
🇩🇪Weißbauch-Phoebetyrann
🇲🇽Mosquero fibí

Taxonomy

OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTyrannidae

Characteristics

Length14-17cm
Weight16-21g
Wingspan26-28cm
Clutch Size2-6 eggs
Incubation16 days
Fledging16-20 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Explore More

📖 Wikipedia Page: For more information about this species.

Identification and Whereabouts

The Eastern Phoebe can be identified by its ringless eyes, proportionally large head, and dark bill, which distinguish it from other flycatchers.

Parc de la Frayère and Parc de la Pointe-aux-Prairies are locations where I have been able to observe this species well.

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Parc Angrignon x - - -
Parc Mont Saint-Bruno - x - -
Parc de la Frayère x x - -
Parc des Rapides - - x -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies 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.