Say’s Phoebe – Reflections of the Natural World
Learn 100 Common Valley Birds Blog Post Species #92/100
Few things on earth fill us with as much delight as birds, and knowing them by name only adds to our pleasure. In California’s Central Valley, with only a little bit of effort, anyone can learn 100 local bird species. Especially since on a daily basis Valley Residents come in contact with at least a dozen species that most recognize, but may not know the name of. The intent of this blog is for followers to learn about and be able to identify 100 common valley birds.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Say’s Phoebe – Sayornis saya
Name Roots: (for Thomas Say; Gr. ornis, “bird” – for Thomas Say)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Overall pale gray and rust colored. Slightly more slender shape than other phoebes. Note pale gray wings, pale rufous belly. In flight sharp-edged black tail is conspicuous.
DISTRIBUTION STATUS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY
The Say’s Phoebe is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be found in Grasslands and Freshwater Wetlands.
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