Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe
A small insectivorous bird found in open woodland and farmland near water. It often perches along rivers, ponds or lakes and dives for insects picked up in flight. It is a migratory bird and arrives in the Montreal area in late May.
Common Names
- Eastern Phoebe (en)
- Mosquero fibí (es)
- Moucherolle phébi (fr)
- Weißbauch-Phoebetyrann (de)
How to Identify
Ringless eyes, the proportionally large head and the dark bill are distinguishable characteristics from other flycatchers.
Where & When to Spot
Park de la Frayere and Park Pointe aux Prairies are locations I have been able to observe this species well.
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)
Park Pointe aux Prairies - June 07, 2020
NIKON Z 6; 300mm f/4; Focal Length 420mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f5.6; Iso 220;
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Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)
park-de-la-frayere - June 10, 2017
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/640; Aperture f6.3; Iso 3600;
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