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Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

Description:

This black Phoebe mom is an expert in catching butterflies and skippers. I saw her bring down a cabbage white. The action was too quick for pictures.

Habitat:

open space.

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5 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

I was watching her catch a butterfly. she was trying to slam dunk it and get it as low to the ground as possible.then grab it.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

It is supposed to be a token of respect . Nothing age related!!

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

I am nobodies sir....make me feel older than I already do! LOL!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

Thank you Sir!

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Great images!

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Concord, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2015
Submitted on Apr 21, 2015

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