Sayornis Phoebe (Noun)
Meaning
Small dun-colored North American flycatcher.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Eastern Phoebe, known scientifically as Sayornis phoebe, is a common sight in urban areas where it builds its nests.
- Birdwatchers are familiar with the Sayornis phoebe's tendency to fly out from a branch and catch an insect in mid-air.
- Ornithologists consider the Sayornis phoebe a distinct species from other types of phoebes found in North America.
- Conservationists track the populations of the Sayornis phoebe as part of efforts to protect declining bird populations.
- On the northern end of its range, the Sayornis phoebe's numbers swell in summer, when insects are abundant and birds have a greater source of food.