White-throated Pewee
NameWhite-throated Pewee
Common NameWhite-throated Pewee
Scientific NameContopus albogularis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsOverall sooty-gray plumage, with a contrasting clean white throat. It has prominent white patches on the sides of the undertail coverts, which are often visible. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a high-pitched, thin, and slightly descending series of whistles, often described as 'swee-swee-swee-swee-swee' or 'pee-wee-wee-wee-wee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, specifically in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat, Sooty-gray body plumage, White undertail coverts, Upright perching posture, Small size
Description
The White-throated Pewee is a small, dark flycatcher with a distinctive upright posture. It is typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland forests, sallying out from a perch to catch insects in flight.
