Western Wood-pewee
A species of Pewees Scientific name : Contopus sordidulus Genus : Pewees
Western Wood-pewee, A species of Pewees
Botanical name: Contopus sordidulus
Genus: Pewees
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Description General Info
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Description
Measurements: Length: 5.5-6.3 in (14-16 cm) Weight: 0.4-0.5 oz (11-14 g) Wingspan: 10.2 in (26 cm) 
Size
16 cm (6.25 in)
Colors
Black
Bronze
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
6 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Clutch Size
2 - 4 eggs
Number of Broods
14 - 15 days
Nestling Period
14 - 18 days
Feeding Habits
Western Wood-pewee predominantly consumes insects such as flying ants, bees, crane flies, mayflies, dragonflies, wasps, beetles, and moths. It employs a sit-and-wait strategy on prominent perches, capturing smaller insects midair and returning to its perch to consume larger prey.
Habitat
Western Wood-pewee primarily resides in open woodlands and forest edges, favoring a mix of live trees and standing dead timber. Their adaptable nature allows them to inhabit a range of forest types, including oak, cottonwood, aspen, pine, and spruce, up to elevations of around 10,000 feet. Burned forests with snags are also preferred habitats, especially for breeding.
Nest Behavior
Western Wood-pewee selects nest sites with their mate through a courtship ritual. The female constructs the nest over 3 days to 2 weeks. The couple does not typically reuse nests, preferring to build anew each breeding season. Parental care patterns include both parents feeding the young.
Nest Characteristics
Western Wood-pewee typically nests on a fork in a horizontal branch, using grasses, plant fibers, bark, and plant down bound with spiderweb. The exterior is camouflaged with mosses and insect skins, while the interior is lined with fine grasses and feathers. The nest measures around 3 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Sounds
Call
Recording location: United States
Behavior
Western Wood-pewee exhibit sit-and-wait hunting tactics, frequently perching on exposed limbs to watch for passing insects which they capture in mid-air and often return to the same or nearby perch. Their daily activities are marked by meticulous vigilance during breeding season, with monogamous pairs closely monitoring their nests. The females attentively guard the eggs, while males stay nearby, both ready to defend against potential threats with aggressive behavior and vocal alarms. Though cooperative during breeding, they tend to be solitary in migration and on wintering grounds.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Pewees Species
Western Wood-pewee 
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