About the Jamaican Pewee
The Jamaican pewee is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Greater Antillean pewee.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Contopus pallidus |
| Species Codes | jampew1, JPEW, JAPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jamaican Pewee belong to?
The Jamaican Pewee (Contopus pallidus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Jamaican Pewee?
The Jamaican pewee is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Greater Antillean pewee....
Where can I report a Jamaican Pewee sighting?
You can log sightings of Jamaican Pewee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jampew1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
65
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