About the Eastern Phoebe
The eastern phoebe is a small passerine bird. The genus name Sayornis is constructed from the specific part of Charles Lucien Bonaparte's name for Say's phoebe, Muscicapa saya, and Ancient Greek ornis, "bird". Phoebe is an alternative name for the Roman moon-goddess Diana, but it may also have been chosen to imitate the bird's call.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Sayornis phoebe |
| Species Codes | easpho, EAPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Phoebe belong to?
The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Phoebe?
The eastern phoebe is a small passerine bird. The genus name Sayornis is constructed from the specific part of Charles Lucien Bonaparte's name for Say's phoebe, Muscicapa saya, and Ancient Greek ornis, \"bird\". Phoebe is an alternative name for the Roman moon-goddess Diana, but it may also have been ...
Where can I report a Eastern Phoebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Phoebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easpho, or on iNaturalist.
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