Lesser Antillean Pewee
NameLesser Antillean Pewee
Common NameLesser Antillean Pewee
Scientific NameContopus latirostris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dark olive-brown head and upperparts, with a slightly darker crown. The underparts are buffy to rufous-brown, especially on the flanks and belly, contrasting with a paler throat. The bill is dark with a pale base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, often repeated, clear 'peee-wee' or 'wee-tee-tee', sometimes described as a plaintive whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Lesser Antilles, from Saba and St. Eustatius south to Grenada, including islands like Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark olive-brown upperparts, Rufous-brown underparts, Upright posture, Flycatching behavior, Pale base to lower mandible
Description
The Lesser Antillean Pewee is a small, drab flycatcher found in the Lesser Antilles. It typically perches upright on branches, sallying out to catch insects in flight. Its subdued plumage helps it blend into its forest habitat.
