Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Tyrant Flycatchers :: Tropical Pewee
Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus
Described by: Spix (1825)
Alternate common name(s): Short-legged Pewee, Tombes Pewee
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
C. Central America and tropical South America;
Fragmented distribution;
(1) Se. Brazil (Bahia (Chapada Diamantina)), Paraguay and ne. Argentina.
(2) S. Brazil, e. Bolivia and n. Paraguay.
(3) Guyana, Surinam, Guiana, s. Venezuela and n. Brazil.
(4) N. and e. Colombia, n. Venezuela and Trinidad.
(5) Se. Ecuador and e. Peru.
(6) W. Costa Rica.
(7) Se. Mexico (Oaxaca, s. Veracruz, Yucatan, Cozumel Is. and Cancun Is. to Panama. Sw. Ecuador (Puna Is.) and w. Peru.
(8) Coiba Is. off Panama.
Videos
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Mar 8, 2002 Source: William Hull
Description: Bird is perched on a branch and then takes flight.
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Mar 8, 2002 Source: William Hull
Description: Bird is perched on a branch.
Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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