![Black Phoebe, Sayornis nigricans](images/Sayornis_nigricans.png)
The Black Phoebe is a black-and-white passerine bird (Family: Tyrannidae, Order: Passeriformes) with a long black tail feathers. The back of the phoebe is shiny black and its belly is white. The eyes, legs and feet of the phoebe are black.
![Black Phoebe, Sayornis nigricans](images/Sayornis_nigricans_silhouette.png)
At times, the phoebe buffs its crest and the triangular shape of the phoebe's head is a good guide in identifying the species. Many of the Tyrannidae species have erectile crests.
![Black Phoebe, Sayornis nigricans](images/Sayornis_nigricans_turn.png)
Lakeport and Sonoma Lake, CA
2008-02-22, 2008-02-20
The Tyrannidae species are found in Western hemisphere and the group is the largest of all bird families.