Black Phoebes are small, plump songbirds with large heads and medium-long, squared tails. They often show a slight peak at the rear of the crown. The bill is straight and thin.
Relative Size
Smaller than a Western Scrub-Jay; larger than an American Goldfinch.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![sparrow or smaller](/guide/images/size/sparrow-or-smaller.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Weight: 0.5-0.8 oz (15-22 g)
- Length: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Weight: 0.5-0.8 oz (15-22 g)