General Description: Black Phoebes (Sayornis nigricans) are small, sexually monomorphic flycatchers. Adults are all black except for a white belly. Unlike most flycatchers, this species lacks wingbars and eye-rings.

Black Phoebes are "fly catchers," and often can be seen flying out from a perch to catch an insect in the air, then returning to the same perch to look for another passing bug. Sometimes they catch things on the ground too.

Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Tyrannidae, Fluvicolinae.

Favored Habitat: Open woods and farm fields near water.

Where to Find: Areas with trees and water, such as Corn Creek, Henderson BVP, Wetlands Park, Lorenzi Park, and Sunset Park.

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