Greater Pewee

Contopus pertinax

Least Concern

The Greater Pewee is a tyrant flycatcher of the Americas from temperate North America through tropical South America. It feeds mostly on insects captured by quick sallies, gleaning, or ground pounces, with some species also taking fruit. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact habitat, connected woodland, and healthy insect populations remain important locally.

Family

Tyrannidae

Group

Tyrant Flycatchers

Range

Greater Pewee Range — The Americas from temperate North America through tropical South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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