Southern Tropical Pewee

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 235 views Updated 2026-11-01

Southern Tropical Pewee (<em>Contopus cinereus</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Southern Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Contopus; binomial: Contopus cinereus; authority: (Spix, 1825).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus to Southern Tropical Pewee with split of Northern Tropical Pewee C. bogotensis.

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