Documentation of
Black Phoebe
2014-044
Observer Information
Reporter:
John Rawinski
Other Observers:
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Black Phoebe
First Date/Time:
4/14/2014 9:00:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
4/14/2014 9:15:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
15 minutes
County:
Alamosa
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Habitat
shallow water wetland in old river meander
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Swarovski 8X32
Distance:
60 feet
Light:
sunny and bright
Description of the Bird
This bird was sparrow-sized about 6-7 inches in length. It was perched on a barbed wire fence and was sallying out to catch insects. Then it would return to the same perch. The bird was entirely black except for a starkly contrasting white belly and undertail. It had a black head, breast, neck, back, tail and feet. Eye and bill were black. I watched the bird and took photographs for about 15 minutes.
Similar Species Discussion
Say's Phoebe....lighter brown color and yellowish belly. Eastern phoebe is browner as well. My bird was black, with white belly.
Resources Used
National Geographic Birds of North America
Previous Experience
I have seen this species numerous times in Arizona.
Notes
Memory
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
4/30/2014 10:36:00 AM
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