Black Phoebe Photo Gallery
Adult (Northern)
Small, plump songbirds with a large, peaked head. Dark sooty gray overall with a white belly.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, October 19, 2017Adult (White-winged)
Individuals from eastern Panama and farther south into South America are almost entirely sooty gray with white edging on the wings.
© David Monroy Rengifo | Macaulay LibraryQuindío, June 02, 2019Juvenile (Northern)
Juveniles look similar to adults, but have buffy wingbars.
© Loni Ye | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 28, 2020Adult (Northern)
Small, plump songbirds with a large head and a medium-long, squared tail. Dark sooty gray overall with a white belly.
© Ian Davies | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 01, 2010Juvenile and adult (Northern)
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008Not all videos have soundAdult (White-winged)
Individuals from eastern Panama and farther south into South America are almost entirely sooty gray with white edging on the wings.
© John Reynolds | Macaulay LibraryPichincha, March 16, 2018Adult (Northern)
Found along streams, rivers, and lakes. Frequently pumps tail up and down while perched.
© Liam Wolff | Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 18, 2016Adult (White-winged)
Individuals in eastern Panama through South America entirely sooty gray with white wing edging. Found near water.
© Nick Bayly (SELVA) | Macaulay LibraryBoyacá, July 03, 2017Juvenile (Northern)
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008Not all videos have soundCompare with Similar Species
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