Blackish Pewee

Contopus nigrescens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The blackish pewee is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and possibly Colombia.

Fun Fact

A single sight record in far northern Peru near the Ecuadoran border might be of either subspecies.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in humid Andean montane forest, especially in the canopy and on its edges.

Diet

Feeds on insects, though details are lacking.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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