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Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

Description:

The Black Phoebe reaches a length of 14cm, and unlike other phoebes, has very contrasting plumage, black on the head, breast, back, wings, and tail, and white on the underbelly and under the wings.

Habitat:

cloudforest, 2400m, mountainous areas of South America

Notes:

I spotted this around the HQ at Santuario Otun Qiumbaya.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 10 years ago
Black Phoebe
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1 Comment

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks Liam for the ID.

Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Risaralda, Colombia

Spotted on Dec 18, 2012
Submitted on Sep 8, 2013

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