Jamaican Pewee
NameJamaican Pewee
Common NameJamaican Pewee
Scientific NameContopus pallidus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has drab grayish-brown upperparts, including the head and back, often with a faint olive wash. The underparts are paler, a dull whitish or pale grayish-olive, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. It has dark eyes, and its bill is bicolored with a dark upper mandible and a paler, often yellowish-orange, lower mandible. Wing bars are usually indistinct or absent.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'wee-wee-wee' call, often repeated. It also has a more complex song consisting of a series of whistled notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Jamaican Pewee is endemic to the island of Jamaica, where it is found throughout suitable forested habitats.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab grayish-brown flycatcher, Upright perching posture, Bicolored bill (dark upper, pale lower mandible), Faint or absent wing bars, Endemic to Jamaica
Description
The Jamaican Pewee is a small, drab flycatcher endemic to Jamaica. It typically perches upright on exposed branches in the forest understory, sallying out to catch flying insects. Its subtle plumage helps it blend into its wooded habitat.
