Hispaniolan Pewee
A species of Pewees Scientific name : Contopus hispaniolensis Genus : Pewees
Hispaniolan Pewee, A species of Pewees
Botanical name: Contopus hispaniolensis
Genus: Pewees
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Description General Info
Description
The Hispaniolan pewee (Contopus hispaniolensis) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae (flycatcher) family. It is edndemic to the island of Hispaniola (split between the Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the Caribbean. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Hispaniolan Pewee predominantly consumes insects and supplements its diet with small fruits. It displays agile foraging behavior, often catching prey mid-flight. Unique adaptations include precision hunting that capitalizes on its acrobatic flight capabilities.
Habitat
Hispaniolan Pewee is typically found in a variety of wooded habitats ranging from pine and broadleaf forests to human-modified landscapes such as shade coffee plantations and orchards. Preferring forest edges for its activities, hispaniolan Pewee occupies elevations from sea level up to at least 1800 meters in broad geographical regions of the Caribbean.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Pewees Species
Hispaniolan Pewee 
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