Smoke-colored Pewee
NameSmoke-colored Pewee
Common NameSmoke-colored Pewee
Scientific NameContopus fumigatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall smoky gray to brownish-gray plumage, darker on the back and head, with a slightly paler belly. It often displays a shaggy crest, and has a dark bill with a paler base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a plaintive, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'whee-oo' call, often repeated, and a sharp 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico south through Central America to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmoky gray plumage, Upright perching posture, Slightly crested head, Flycatching behavior, Dark bill with pale lower mandible base
Description
The Smoke-colored Pewee is a medium-sized, drab flycatcher characterized by its smoky gray plumage and upright posture. It is typically found perching on exposed branches in montane forests, sallying out to catch insects in flight.
