Restine Phebe

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Restine Phebe
Conservation status: Least Concern
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Sayornis
Species: restianis
Binomial name
S.restianis

Also seen spelled Restine Phoebe

The Restine Phebe (Sayornis restianis) is a fly eating bird, mainly found on the western of Kedalfax's two main islands. It is also Kedalfax's national animal. It derives its name from the disused name for the West Island: Restine. It is very simmilar in shape and habitat to the Eastern Phoebe

Habitat

The Restine Phebe is most common in the southwest of Kedalfax, especially near Lake Bermont. They usualy prefer temperate or mild climates. They are found most often in open woodland, farmland, and suburbs.

Nesting

The nest is an open cup with a mud base and lined with moss and grass, built in crevice in a rock or man-made site; 3-8 eggs are laid.

Diet

The Restine Phebe mostly eats insects, but in cooler weather will also eat berries and fruits.