Blackish Pewee
Contopus nigrescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="contopus-nigrescens"></birdfyi-bird>The Blackish Pewee (Contopus nigrescens) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 9.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Blackish Pewee is a small, uniformly dark slaty-blackish flycatcher with slightly paler underparts and a narrow eye ring. It inhabits forest edges, clearings, and open woodland in Amazonian foothill and montane forest from Ecuador and Peru south to Bolivia. It hunts flying insects from exposed perches, making sallying flights in the manner typical of pewees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 9.5 g | 0.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Contopus |
| Species | Contopus nigrescens |
Distribution
Blackish Pewee has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family