Eastern Phoebe Sayornis phoebe
Overview
Description
The eastern phoebe (Sayornis 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.1
Taxonomy
Passeriformes > Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) > Tyrant Flycatchers: Pewees, Kingbirds, and Allies
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 04-09-2024 - Ontario, Canada (First Sighting)
- 04-13-2024 - Ontario, Canada (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Ontario, Canada
Media
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