
White-throated Pewee
A species of Pewees Scientific name : Contopus albogularis Genus : Pewees
White-throated Pewee, A species of Pewees
Botanical name: Contopus albogularis
Genus: Pewees
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Description

The white-throated pewee (Contopus albogularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-throated Pewee primarily feeds on insects, employing a sit-and-wait strategy from elevated perches to sally out for aerial prey and often returning to the same spot, with distinctive tail-shivering upon landing.
Habitat
The habitat of white-throated Pewee consists mainly of the peripheries of humid forests and nearby clearings, where the environment is typically dense and verdant with a mixture of trees and open spaces. This species thrives in areas that balance forest cover with access to open air for foraging.
Dite type
Insectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Pewees Species
White-throated Pewee