Northern Tropical Pewee
Northern Tropical Pewee (<em>Contopus bogotensis</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Northern Tropical Pewee (Contopus bogotensis) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Contopus; binomial: Contopus bogotensis; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850).
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Northern Tropical Pewee Contopus bogotensis (including brachytarsus, rhizophorus, aithalodes and surinamensis) is a split from (Southern) Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus (including pallescens) based on differences in plumage and vocalizations which are further supported by phylogenetic analysis (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife; Harvey et al. 2020).
