About the Greater Pewee
The greater pewee, formerly known as Coues's flycatcher, is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found from Arizona and New Mexico to Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Contopus pertinax |
| Species Codes | grepew, GRPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Pewee belong to?
The Greater Pewee (Contopus pertinax) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Pewee?
The greater pewee, formerly known as Coues's flycatcher, is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found from Arizona and New Mexico to Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Greater Pewee sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Pewee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grepew, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
6,358
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