Black phoebe, Sayornis
nigricans
 Diet
of the Black phoebe
 The
Black phoebe hawks insects, usually over water or near water. It
will occasionally eat small fish.
Nesting
habitats used by the Black phoebe
The
Black phoebe builds a nest out of mud. This mud nest is placed on
a cliff, bridge, or building.
The
niche filled by Black phoebe
The
Black phoebe uses the abundance of insects near water.
The
Migration of the Black phoebe
 The
Black phoebe does not migrate. However, they will move around a
little in spring and fall.
Habitat/Plant
community used by the Black phoebe
The
Black phoebe is found in plant communities associated with water.
They are almost always close to a water source.(sometimes this
water source can just be a lawn). They especially like
cottonwoods
Click
on these plant community links to learn more about specific plant
material and climates.
Riparian
Chaparral
Freshwater
marsh
Valley
grassland
How
to attract the Black phoebe to your garden
 The
Black phoebe needs a source of water. If there is water near your
home you may be able to attract the Black phoebe by planting
appropriate plant material. They like trees, especially
cottonwoods, for nesting and cover as well as a perch for
hunting.
Range
of the Black phoebe
The
Black phoebe is found west of the Sierra Nevada range below
4000ft. There is also a small pocket of summer residents in Inyo
county.
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