Eastern Phoebe Sayornis phoebe
Aves > Passeriformes > Tyrannidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Weißbauch-Phoebetyrann |
| English | Eastern Phoebe |
| French | Moucherolle phébi |
| Spanish | Mosquero fibí |
Description
A small insectivorous bird found in open woodland and farmland near water. It often perches along rivers, ponds or lakes and dives for insects picked up in flight. It is a migratory bird and arrives in the Montreal area in late May.
How to Identify
Ringless eyes, the proportionally large head and the dark bill are distinguishable characteristics from other flycatchers.
Where When to Spot
Park de la Frayere and Park Pointe aux Prairies are locations I have been able to observe this species well.
Photos
Observations
| 2020-06-07 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |
| 2019-05-06 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2017-06-10 | Parc de la Frayère |