The eastern Phoebe is a familiar songbird in North America. It often nests in urban areas, particularly around buildings and bridges. It can be seen on exposed perches, constantly moving its long, dark tail. The species is partially migratory, with the northern populations migrating south. They return early in spring, being one the first messengers of warmer weather.

Characteristics
Size
6 - 7 inches
Wing Span
10 - 11 inches
Life Expectancy
9 years
Weight
16 - 21 g
Feeding Habits
flying insects such as wasps, ants, flies and wild bees; invertebrates such as grasshoppers, airborn spiders, hairworms, small fishes
Habitat
forest

Distribution Area

This tyrant flycatcher breeds in eastern North America, although its normal range does not include the southeastern coastal United States. It is migratory, wintering in the southernmost United States and Central America.
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Scientific classification
Genus
Sayornis - Phoebes
Family
Tyrannidae - Tyrant flycatchers
Order
Passeriformes - Perching birds, Songsters, Songbirds, Passerines, Passerine Birds
Class
Aves - Birds
Phylum
Chordata - Chordates
