Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
(Sayornis phoebe)
Eastern Phoebe eggs
Photo © René Corado
Song
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Song
© Robert Bethel / Macaulay Library
Song
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Flight song
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Martha Fischer / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
When To Look
Source: Birds of the World
Where To Find It
Source: Birds of the World
Habitats
Substrates
What You'll Find
Nest Type
Chick
Clutch Size
2
6
Nest Height
15 ft
1 ft
Nesting Statistics
Incubation Period
15-16
days
days
Brooding Period
16-20
days
days
Useful Hints
- Nests are generally located near fresh running water.
- Eastern Phoebes greatly prefer nest sites that are close to overhead cover (i.e., overhangs, ledges).
- The female constructs the nest from mud, moss, and leaves mixed with grass stems and animal hair.