
Blackish Pewee
A species of Pewees Scientific name : Contopus nigrescens Genus : Pewees
Blackish Pewee, A species of Pewees
Botanical name: Contopus nigrescens
Genus: Pewees
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Description

The blackish pewee (Contopus nigrescens) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The blackish Pewee typically resides in humid montane forests, favoring areas at the edge of these woods. It is found within the Andean mountains and broader regions of eastern South America, where it prefers terra firme forests located in undulating terrain.
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
Blackish Pewee