During our stroll in Northfield on 28 September 2018, a few Eastern Phoebes flew into some nearby trees. Phoebes are easily identified by their habit of wagging their tails. Researchers conclude this behavior distracts predators (Weeks 2011). First-year Eastern Phoebes enjoy a yellow wash on their underparts and cinnamon edges to their wing feathers. As the birds get older, they become paler below and grayer above.
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