This is the one photo I took of Say’s Phoebe, a new lifer for me. I have only seen this bird one time. Say’s Phoebe is a slender, long-tailed flycatcher with a cinnamon belly, blackish tail and brownish on top.

Say’s Phoebe – Sayornis saya

Say’s Phoebe was named after a 19th century naturalist, Thomas Say, who first identified the bird. Phoebe is onomatopoetic because its call sounds like “fee-bee.”

Habitat
Say’s Phoebes live in dry areas including foothills, canyons and deserts.They stay away from forests and wetlands. They are also found in grasslands and agricultural areas.

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Food
They eat mostly insects including flies, bees, grasshoppers and beetles.

Nests
The male and female scout together for a site for their nest. Their main concern is protection from above. They may nest under the eaves of a home or in a barn, or a natural site like a cave or under an outcropping. Their nests are cup shaped, six inches wide and about seven inches long. They’ll use rocks, plants, wood, grasses, and spiderwebs to form the base of the nest. They line the nest with feathers, hair and wool. They may use nests from other species or return to their nest the following year.

Although they are monogamous, they live separate lives when mating season is over.

Sounds

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Says_Phoebe/sounds