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Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
(L 7.5" WS 11" Wt 0.67 oz )
Shadow Cliffs
Pleasanton
23Sept08
Sunol Regional
Wilderness
Wilderness
20Sept2008
Pleasanton
Yard bird
25Dec2008
Found along the Pacific coasts of North,
Central and South America. An insect-
eater but will also catch tiny fish.
Central and South America. An insect-
eater but will also catch tiny fish.
Kottinger Park
Pleasanton
26Dec2009
Sayaornis in Greek means
Thomas Say’s bird; nigricans is
Latin for blackish.
Thomas Say’s bird; nigricans is
Latin for blackish.
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Society
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Juveniles have a
browner plumage.
browner plumage.