This slender, long-tailed flycatcher appears large-headed for a bird of its size. The head often looks flat on top, but phoebes sometimes raise their head feathers into a small peak at the back.
Relative Size
Larger than a Dark-eyed Junco, smaller than an American Robin.


Measurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Weight: 0.7-0.8 oz (21-22 g)