North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Greater Pewee
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: GRPE (2)
Moucherolle de Coues
Contopus pertinax
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Pewees
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" 20.3cm | 13" 33cm | 1 oz 28.3g | Tyrannidae | Contopus pertinax |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Greater Pewee is the largest member of the pewee family and it is seen in North America. It can be identified by its large orange underbill. This pewee is seen mostly in southern Arizona and througout Mexico. Both the Greater Pewee and the Great Crested Flycatcher have dark flanks and light coloured bellies. It takes close observation to distinguish between the two.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.