He might be a she, I think the males are a little darker. It popped out of the brush about 8 feet from me on an Ankeny NWR trail in extreme SW Marion County, Oregon. I think that Black Phoebes are slowly increasing in the Willamette Valley, and a few are even trying to overwinter.Kilchis - Where did you see that guy?
Nice pic.
Me too! Animated little critters.I like juncos.