About the Say's Phoebe
Say's phoebe is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, Tyrannidae. A common bird across western North America, it prefers dry, desolate areas. It was named for Thomas Say, an American naturalist.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Sayornis saya |
| Species Codes | saypho, SAPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Say's Phoebe belong to?
The Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Say's Phoebe?
Say's phoebe is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family, Tyrannidae. A common bird across western North America, it prefers dry, desolate areas. It was named for Thomas Say, an American naturalist....
Where can I report a Say's Phoebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Say's Phoebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saypho, or on iNaturalist.
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