Black Phoebe vs Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
Sayornis nigricans compared with Stigmatura bahiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Phoebe | Bahia Wagtail-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sayornis nigricans | Stigmatura bahiae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 18.75 g (0.66 oz) | 8.45 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black Phoebe
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
About These Birds
Black Phoebe
The Black Phoebe is a medium-sized flycatcher with sooty-black plumage except for a white belly and vent, and a characteristic erect, upright posture. It is found throughout western North America south through Central and South America to Argentina, invariably near permanent water such as streams, ponds, and coastal areas. It feeds on flying insects caught in low, acrobatic sallies over water or ground.
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
The Bahia Wagtail-tyrant is a small flycatcher found in caatinga and dry scrub habitats of northeastern Brazil, weighing about 8.45g with a wingspan of 10.6cm. It has a long tail often wagged conspicuously and forages for insects in open shrubby habitats. It is one of several passerines endemic to the caatinga biome.