Cuban Pewee
A species of Pewees Scientific name : Contopus caribaeus Genus : Pewees
Cuban Pewee, A species of Pewees
Botanical name: Contopus caribaeus
Genus: Pewees
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Description
The Cuban pewee or crescent-eyed pewee (Contopus caribaeus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Cuba and the northern Bahamas. It was formerly lumped with the Hispaniolan pewee (C. hispaniolensis) and Jamaican pewee (C. pallidus) as a single species, the Greater Antillean pewee. This small flycatcher measures 16 cm (6.3 in). It is dark olive-grey above and dark grey to buff below. In place of an eyering, it has a white crescent-shaped marking directly behind the eye. The broad, flat bill is bicolored, with a yellow lower mandible. Its distinctive call is a long, descending whistle. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest. The nest is small and cup-shaped. Up to 4 eggs are laid between March and June. The eggs are white with heavy dark spotting at the large end. 
Size
15-17 cm (5.75-6.5 in)
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cuban Pewee predominantly feeds on insects, employing a sit-and-wait tactic before catching prey in flight. They also partake in fruit, showcasing a diet that combines both animal and plant sources, adapted to their habitat.
Habitat
Cuban Pewee generally thrives in diverse wooded habitats, encompassing broadleaf and pine (Pinus) forests, areas near the forest edge, and even swamps. It is frequently observed in mangrove ecosystems, thriving in brushy scrub, and adapting to human-modified landscapes like tree plantations. This species inhabits elevations from sea level up to 1800 meters, although it is less commonly found at higher elevations.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Pewees Species
Cuban Pewee 
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