What is another word for sayornis?
Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪɔːnˌiz] (IPA) 
Sayornis is a genus of small birds in the tyrant flycatcher family, known for their distinctively insect-like calls. These birds are commonly known as phoebes, due to their repetitive "fee-bee" call that echoes through North American forests. Other synonyms for the word Sayornis include flycatcher, which describes the bird's hunting behavior, and pewee, which refers to an older common name for the phoebe. The genus name Sayornis is derived from the name of American naturalist Thomas Say, who was an important figure in the early study of North American wildlife.
