Eastern Wood-Pewee
Contopus virens
Summary 6
The Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) is a small tyrant flycatcher from North America. This bird and the Western Wood Pewee (C. sordidulus) were formerly considered to be a single species. The two species are virtually identical in appearance, and can be distinguished most easily by their calls.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Glen Peterson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/trombamarina/6291200223/
- (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7457894@N04/4546385169
- (c) Kelly Colgan Azar, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/puttefin/5841760451/
- (c) Alejandro Bayer Tamayo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/alejobayer/17394972431/
- (c) Lee Elliott, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/lfelliott/9534402708/
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contopus_virens
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | gray |
| E -underparts | gray, olive, white |
| F - upperparts | gray |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | crested, eyering, plain |
| M - crown color | gray, olive |
| N - forehead color | gray, olive |
| O - nape color | gray, olive |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | squared |
| S - upper tail | gray, olive |
| T - under tail | gray, olive |
| U - leg color | black |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
