Sayornis phoebe ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: TYRANNIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Michael J. Hopiak/CLO
Perhaps the most familiar flycatcher in eastern North America, the Eastern Phoebe nests near people on buildings and bridges. It can be recognized by its emphatic "phee-bee" call and its habit of constantly wagging it tail.
Song is two rough, whistled notes, "fee-bee" with the second note rasping or with a stuttered, more whistly second note "fee-b-be-bee." Call note a clear chip.