Eastern Wood-Pewee
NameEastern Wood-Pewee
Common NameEastern Wood-Pewee
Scientific NameContopus virens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)24.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsPlumage is generally drab olive-gray on the upperparts, with whitish underparts that may have dusky flanks. It features two faint whitish wing bars and a dark eye, with a relatively long, pointed bill that has a pale lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic vocalization is a mournful, slurred 'pee-a-wee' or 'pee-o-wee' song, often repeated, especially at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern North America, from southern Canada south through the eastern United States to the Gulf Coast. Winters in northern South America, primarily from Colombia to Peru and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-gray plumage, Two faint whitish wing bars, Upright posture, Long wings extending past tail base, Distinctive 'pee-a-wee' call, Pale lower mandible
Description
A small, drab flycatcher known for its upright posture and distinctive call. It typically perches on exposed branches, sallying out to catch insects in mid-air before returning to its perch.
