Black Phoebe
Adult (Northern)
Small, plump songbirds with a large head and a medium-long, squared tail. Dark sooty gray overall with a white belly.
© Ian Davies | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 01, 2010Adult (White-winged)
Individuals from eastern Panama and farther south into South America are almost entirely sooty gray with white edging on the wings.
© Rohan van Twest | Macaulay LibraryTolima, August 25, 2016Juvenile (Northern)
Juveniles look similar to adults, but have buffy wingbars.
© Greg Gillson | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 24, 2015Adult (Northern)
Small, plump songbirds with a large, peaked head. Dark sooty gray overall with a white belly.
© Peter Paul | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, April 17, 2017Juvenile and adult (Northern)
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008Not all videos have soundAdult (Northern)
Found along streams, rivers, and lakes. Frequently pumps tail up and down while perched.
© Liam Wolff | Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 18, 2016Adult (White-winged)
Individuals in eastern Panama through South America entirely sooty gray with white wing edging. Found near water.
© Nick Bayly (SELVA) | Macaulay LibraryBoyacá, July 03, 2017Juvenile (Northern)
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 25, 2008Not all videos have sound