Eastern Phoebe?

[Arlon Motsch]

I'm pretty sure this is an Eastern Phoebe. Found at Brazos Bend State Park this weekend.




LARGER VERSION


Nikon D90, 500mm AF-S, f4.8, 1/750 sec, hand held

[Ilija Dukovski]

Lack of wing-bars excludes Empidonax, very pale underparts esp. throat
and completely dark beak excludes the Wood-pewees.
Short primaries reaching only base of tail excludes Olive-sided (and overall look for that matter)
Yes it is Eastern Phoebe, did the bird wag its tail? That is best mark of a Phoebe.

[Arlon Motsch]

Yes it is Eastern Phoebe, did the bird wag its tail? That is best mark of a Phoebe.

Didn't notice tail wagging but I wasn't looking for it either. Thanks for the info!

[Shawn P. Carey]

Looks like an Eastern Phoebe to me.