eastern phoebe

The eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) is a common bird found in eastern North America. It is a species of the genus Sayornis, which belongs to the Tyrannidae family. This bird is characterized by its grayish-brown upperparts and a darker head, with a grayish-white breast. Its call is a distinctive "fee-bee" sound. The eastern phoebe is known for building mossy nests, reinforced with mud, often on ledges or under bridges.12

Phoebes, in general, are New World birds found from Alaska to Argentina. A notable habit of all phoebes is tail-twitching when they perch. Other species include Say's phoebe, found in western North America, and the black phoebe, which inhabits areas near water from the southwestern United States to Argentina. All three species are classified as least concern by the IUCN, with increasing populations.2