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Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens)

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

About the Eastern Wood-Pewee

The eastern wood pewee (Contopus virens) is a small tyrant flycatcher from North America. This bird and the western wood pewee (C. sordidulus) were formerly considered to be a single species. The two species are virtually identical in appearance, and can be distinguished most easily by their calls.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 34,581 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Eastern Wood-Pewee?

The scientific name of the Eastern Wood-Pewee is Contopus virens.

How many Eastern Wood-Pewee sightings have been recorded?

34,581 observations of the Eastern Wood-Pewee have been recorded on iNaturalist.

34,581 observations on iNaturalist
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