Diet
The black phoebe primarily eats insects. It perches on a shady branch and waits for insects to fly by. It them swoops after the insect and catches it in mid-air. It sometimes also hovers over the ground waiting for prey. It may also eats berries and it even dives into the water and catches minnows and other small fish from the surface of the water!
Life Cycle
The male black female locates a nest site and hovers over it. The female makes the final decision and builds an open cup nest of grass, mud, hair, and plant fibers. The nest is build on cliffs, under bridges, and in the eaves of buildings. The female lays 3-6 eggs and incubates them for 15-17 days. The chick fledge in 14-21 days. The female may have 2-3 broods a year.
Behavior
Black phoebes are very territorial and often remain in the same place year-round.
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