Documentation of
Black Phoebe
2020-072
Observer Information
Reporter:
Robert Beauchamp
Other Observers:
Additional observers reported this bird via ebird.
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Black Phoebe
First Date/Time:
4/20/2020 6:25:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
4/20/2020 6:35:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
10 minutes
County:
Larimer
Specific Location:
CSU Environmental Learning Center
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Habitat
Willow tree along filtration plant release ditch
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Distance:
50 ft
Light:
Morning sunrise lighting, had a reddish hue to the lighting
Description of the Bird
Size and shape similar to other phoebe species (elongated body, between 6 & 7 inches long, a little smaller than nearby Say's Phoebe). Located in small willow tree along a water ditch next to water filtration plant. Behavior: flittering about among the branches catching insects. Would fly up a catch an insect, and would move about from branch to branch among the tree. Often pumping its tail and spreading tail while perched. Dark, nearly black, head, back, wings, tail, and upper breast. White belly and vent. White on belly extended into a V shape in upper breast. Black eye and bill. Head had a peak shape. Difficult to hear calls or song, as the filtration plant was hissing quite loudly.
Similar Species Discussion
Quite distinctive as a flycatcher; no other species of this shape and size is black all over, with white belly.
Resources Used
Quite familiar with this specie from time spent on west coast where it is common place. Also use Sibley's birds and Dunn's Birds of N.A.
Previous Experience
Quite familiar with this specie from time spent on west coast (S.F. Bay area) where it is commonplace.
Notes
Review of photos
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
11/2/2020 9:42:00 PM
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