103,266 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Tyrannidae βΊGenus: Sayornis
About
The eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) is a small passerine bird. The genus name Sayornis is constructed from the specific part of Charles Lucien Bonaparte's name for Say's phoebe, Muscicapa saya, and Ancient Greek ornis, "bird". Phoebe is an alternative name for the Roman moon-goddess Diana, but it may also have been chosen to imitate the bird's call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Phoebe is Sayornis phoebe.
- Eastern Phoebe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Phoebe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Phoebe belongs to the class Aves.
- Eastern Phoebe belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Eastern Phoebe belongs to the family Tyrannidae.
- Eastern Phoebe belongs to the genus Sayornis.