Say's
Phoebe, Sayornis saya
 Migration
of the Say's Phoebe
The Say's phoebe moves up through California
West of the Sierra Nevada Range in September to Around Shasta
County. In February the Population moves away from the coast and
central valley.
Diet of the Say's Phoebe
The Say's Phoebe Hawks insects from low perches
such as shrubs or fence posts. They occasionally will eat
elderberries.
Range of the Say's Phoebe
The Say's Phoebe spends its summer east of the
Sierra and Cascade ranges, in the Mojave desert, and along the
cost ranges from the bay area south. Some move north from the
southern areas filling most of California west of the Sierras in
winter.
Niche filled by Say's Phoebe
Unlike many other flycatchers that utilize
moist environments the Say's Phoebe uses dry arid landscapes. They
are often seen around farm houses or Agricultural buildings. These
structures provide excellent vantage points for insect hunting in
the vast open landscapes they inhabit.
 How
to attract the Say's Phoebe to your garden
Insectivores are more difficult to attract then
herbivores. There are no specific plants they eat but rather many
insect varieties.
Habitat/plant community used by the Say's
Phoebe
The Say's Phoebe uses open dry environments in
California
Click on these plant community links to learn
more about specific plant material and climates.
Nesting Habitat used by the Say's Phoebe
The
Say's Phoebe nests in protected areas on a shelf, cliff, or
man-made structure.
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