Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
About the Eastern Phoebe
The eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) is a small passerine bird. The genus name Sayornis is constructed from the specific part of Charles Lucien Bonaparte's name for Say's phoebe, Muscicapa saya, and Ancient Greek ornis, "bird". Phoebe is an alternative name for the Roman moon-goddess Diana, but it may also have been chosen to imitate the bird's call.
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 114,785 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eastern Phoebe?
The scientific name of the Eastern Phoebe is Sayornis phoebe.
How many Eastern Phoebe sightings have been recorded?
114,785 observations of the Eastern Phoebe have been recorded on iNaturalist.
114,785
observations on iNaturalist
