Initially this guide displays common birds of all types that are flying right now in our area. Use the selectors below to view rare birds, view birds flying any time, restrict the output to a certain shape of bird, or search by name.
Make Selection
Showing 1 of 176 birds.
 Photo: adult by Mouser Williams  Photo: adult by Bob Walker  Photo: immature by J.N. Stuart |  Say's PhoebeSAPH (Sayornis saya)Family: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) Size: 7 - 8 in (18 - 20 cm) Flies: Feb 15 - Nov 15 Morphology: adults are brownish gray above with a reddish-brown belly, blackish tail, a gray breast, a head feathers that is sometimes raised into a small peak; immatures are similar to adults but browner and may have a buffy wing bar Status: native; locally common Food source: feeds almost entirely on insects with some spiders and millipedes Habitat: dry sunny areas, often near buildings The Say’s Phoebe is most often seen prominently perched in low shrubs or on rocks. They typically catch insects by darting out and grabbing them in mid-air, picking them off of foliage, or scooping them up from the ground. They can also hover low over fields trying to spot prey. Like other phoebes, Say’s Phoebes have a habit of wagging their tails but, unlike other phoebes, they often live in very dry areas. Males defend a nesting territory by singing. Nests are cup-shaped and made of grass, weeds, and other materials but no mud like other phoebes. Placement of a nest can vary from on a rocky cliff to a man-made structure. Young leave the nest in about 2 weeks after hatching. There are typically 1 to 2 broods per year. Info Photos Range Frequency |