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BIODIVERSITY
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans

Black phoebe voices are sweet and high, but you might notice the phoebe itself before you hear it. These black-and-white flycatchers are often perched on poles or fences in open areas, flying away and back to their perches to catch insects. They are encountered particularly frequently around Winter Hall and the Prayer Chapel (as shown here) and the tennis courts.
Photo Credit: Alan Sparkman
Audio Credit: Amanda Sparkman
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