Black Phoebe vs Agile Tit-tyrant
Sayornis nigricans compared with Uromyias agilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Phoebe | Agile Tit-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sayornis nigricans | Uromyias agilis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | 11.5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Weight | 18.75 g (0.66 oz) | 8.95 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Phoebe
Least Concern
Agile Tit-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.
Agile Tit-tyrant
The Agile Tit-tyrant is a small Andean flycatcher of the Tyrannidae family, weighing about 9 g with a wingspan near 12 cm. It is found in humid montane scrub and forest edges in South America, flitting nimbly through vegetation in search of small insects.