Say’s Phoebe
Say’s Phoebe
(Sayornis saya)
Say's Phoebe nest
Photo © René Corado
Say's Phoebe eggs
Photo © René Corado
Song
© Paul Marvin / Macaulay Library
Flight song
© Nathan Pieplow
Calls
© Jerred Seveyka / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Parker Davis / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Nathan Pieplow
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
4
5
Nest Height
10 ft
3 ft
Nesting Statistics
Incubation Period
12-18
days
days
Brooding Period
13-21
days
days
Useful Hints
- Say’s Phoebe will use the old nests of other birds, particularly those of swallows and other phoebes.
- Say’s Phoebe has benefited from the use of human-made structures for nest sites.
- A pair may investigate potential nest sites together; the male engages in nest-showing displays while the female may show nest-shaping movements (i.e., rotating from side to side) at prospective sites.