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Sayornis
phoebe EASTERN PHOEBE |
| The Eastern Phoebe is medium-sized
flycatcher. It ranges from 142-168 mm, and the male is usually larger
than the female, with darker feathers. The head, back and wings of
the adults are olive or grayish-brown, and the chest, belly and under
wings are cream colored. Juveniles have white bars on their wings.
The bill is black. The Eastern Phoebe lives in woodlands and in woody
vegetation. |