Sayornis pheobe The Eastern Phoebe is a fairly common breeding flycatcher in the eastern half of North America. In addition, it winters in the southeastern United States (as far west as the 103rd meridian) and in Mexico. Thus, in parts of Texas, the Eastern Phoebe is both a wintering bird as well as a breeding one. This phenomenon allows many birders in Texas the opportunity to observe this species year-round and to become familiar with its distinctive “fi-bee” call and tail-wagging habit. However, this year-round residency can complicate... Read More →