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Sayornis nigricans

Black Phoebe

Schwarzkopf-Phoebetyrann

Although primarily insectivorous, the Black Phoebe occasionally catches fish. It dives into ponds to catch small minnows or other tiny fish, and may even feed fish to nestlings. Male, Patagonia Lake, Arizona

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