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Eastern Wood Pewee

Contopus virens

Least Concern

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Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Contopus virens (Eastern Wood Pewee)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モリタイランチョウ

Chinese 东绿霸鹟

Spanish Pibí oriental

French Pioui de l'est

German Östlicher Waldschnäppertyrann

Portuguese piuí

Russian Восточный пиви

Similar Species in Contopus

Contopus hispaniolensis

Lesser Antillean Pewee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Wood Pewee?

The scientific name of Eastern Wood Pewee is Contopus virens. It belongs to the genus Contopus.

What is the conservation status of Eastern Wood Pewee?

Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eastern Wood Pewee live?

Eastern Wood Pewee is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Eastern Wood Pewee belong to?

Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) belongs to the genus Contopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.

Is Eastern Wood Pewee endangered?

No, Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eastern Wood Pewee belong to?

Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eastern Wood Pewee?

The closest relatives of Eastern Wood Pewee in the genus Contopus include Blackish Pewee, Cuban Pewee, Dark Pewee, Greater Pewee, Hispaniolan Pewee.