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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Tyrannidae

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
16 cm
Body Mass
18.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 86

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 86).

DEF 57

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 57).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

gerardo · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America & South America: Western USA to Northwestern Argentina Habitat: Rocky slopes & Alpine
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Sayornis nigricans nigricans

    ne, c, s Mexico

  • Sayornis nigricans semiater

    w USA and w Mexico

  • Sayornis nigricans aquaticus

    s Mexico to Nicaragua

  • Sayornis nigricans amnicola

    Costa Rica and w Panama

  • Sayornis nigricans angustirostris

    e Panama, n Colombia and n, w Venezuela to Peru

  • Sayornis nigricans latirostris

    Bolivia and nw Argentina

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sayornis nigricans

Which family does it belong to?

Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America & South America: Western USA to Northwestern Argentina

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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