Dark Pewee
Contopus lugubris
The Dark Pewee (Contopus lugubris) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 3 countries, weighing about 22 g. The dark pewee is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family.
About the Dark Pewee
The dark pewee is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is endemic to the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Germany.
When to see it
The Dark Pewee can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Dark Pewee look like?
- The dark pewee is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family.
- How big is a Dark Pewee?
- The Dark Pewee is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Dark Pewee?
- The Dark Pewee occurs in 3 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Dark Pewee?
- The Dark Pewee is most easily confused with the Lesser Antillean Pewee, the Tumbes Pewee and the Hispaniolan Pewee.
- Is the Dark Pewee endangered?
- The Dark Pewee is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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