Say's Phoebe is a pale, rusty-bellied phoebe of dry western open country. It nests on ledges, in outbuildings, and under bridges in arid environments far from water — unlike the Black Phoebe. It has the northernmost breeding range of any flycatcher, reaching central Alaska. Named for naturalist Thomas Say.
Best time to see a Say's Phoebe
The best time to see a Say's Phoebe is October–March, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 39,706 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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