Southern Tropical Pewee
NameSouthern Tropical Pewee
Common NameSouthern Tropical Pewee
Scientific NameContopus cinereus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has dull grayish-olive upperparts, a paler grayish throat and breast, and a whitish belly. It often shows faint pale wing bars and a slight crest. The bill is dark with a pale base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a clear, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'wee-tee-tee-tee' notes, often repeated. It also gives a series of 'pip-pip-pip-pip-peee' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America and much of South America, primarily east of the Andes, extending south to northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Upright posture, Dull grayish plumage, Faint pale wing bars, Dark eye, Bicolored bill (dark upper, pale lower mandible base)
Description
The Southern Tropical Pewee is a small, drab flycatcher known for its upright perching posture. It typically forages by sallying out from a perch to catch flying insects in mid-air, returning to the same or a nearby perch.
