Field
Marks: A dark, medium sized flycatcher, commonly seen in the East,
and easily recognized by its upright posture and habit of bobbing its tail when
perched. This particular eastern phoebe was found in Landa Park, New Braunfels,
Texas in December 1998.
Voice: Song is a clear fee-bee,
fee-bay, repeated many times; also gives a clear chip note.
Where found: Central Canada, south to
central Texas. Winters south United States to South Mexico.
Texas: Migrates throughout except
Trans Pecos. Summers in eastern, northern and central parts; west to the
Panhandle, Coleman, Kerrville; south to San Antonio.
Habitat: Stream sides, farms, roadsides, towns.
Nest: A cup of mud, moss, grass, on ledge, bridge, building. The eggs are white and they lay between 4-5.