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.
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. This particular eastern
phoebe was found in Landa Park, New Braunfels, Texas in December 1998.
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.