barito bajada
Say's phoebeBirds

Say's phoebe

Sayornis saya

Soft cinnamon-bellied flycatcher pumping its tail from a low perch, snapping insects out of the air. Nests on ledges and buildings — a welcome bug-eater around the house.

Key

Year-round resident
Common — you'll see these
Beneficial — rodent/insect control or pollination
Barito Bajada — field notes from the desert