Blackish Pewee
NameBlackish Pewee
Common NameBlackish Pewee
Scientific NameContopus nigrescens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has entirely dark sooty-gray to blackish plumage, which can appear slightly paler on the belly. Its bill is dark, often with a noticeable pale or yellowish base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'pwee-pwee-pwee' song, often given in a series. It also produces various short, sharp call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Blackish Pewee is found in the Andes mountain range of South America, ranging from western Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty-gray plumage, Small size (13-14 cm), Upright posture on perches, Dark bill with pale base to lower mandible, Typical flycatcher behavior (sallying for insects)
Description
The Blackish Pewee is a small, dark flycatcher typically found in the mid-story of humid montane forests. It perches upright, often sallying out from a branch to catch flying insects before returning to its perch.
