




Contopus sordidulus
The Western Wood-Pewee is a small, friendly bird that loves to sing in the trees. It has a soft, grayish-brown body and a cheerful song that sounds like 'pee-wee!'
Habitat: Forests
The Western Wood-Pewee has dull grey-brown upperparts and pale underparts, often with faint, dusky vest-like streaks on its sides. It is distinguished by two subtle, pale wing bars and notably long wings that extend past its short tail, giving it a sleek appearance.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
13
Their signature "pee-wee" call sounds just like they're saying their own name!
This bird builds a tiny cup-shaped nest, often decorated with lichen and spider silk!
Western Wood-Pewees often return to the exact same nesting tree year after year!
Young pewees grow incredibly fast, leaving the nest only 16-18 days after hatching!
Western Wood-Pewees can snatch flying insects because of their agile flight and quick reflexes mid-air.
Western Wood-Pewees have a keen sense of hearing that helps them detect tiny insect movements from afar.
Western Wood-Pewees have drab, earthy plumage that helps them blend perfectly into tree branches.
These acrobatic birds primarily eat flying insects that they catch with impressive aerial maneuvers.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don’t scare them away.
The easiest way to identify Western Wood-Pewee is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
14-16 cm
23-26 cm
0.011-0.014 kg
3-8 years
35 km/h
These acrobatic birds primarily eat flying insects that they catch with impressive aerial maneuvers.
Forests
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