Ridgway's Pewee

Nesotriccus ridgwayi

Ridgway's Pewee is a small tyrant flycatcher found in the Caribbean region. It has a distinctive olive-brown upperparts and a pale yellowish belly. This species is known for its repetitive 'pee-a-wee' call and its habit of perching on exposed branches to catch flying insects. It prefers semi-open habitats such as forest edges, plantations, and gardens. Ridgway's Pewee is known for its acrobatic flight and its ability to catch insects on the wing. Although it is not currently considered globally threatened, habitat loss and degradation may pose potential threats to its populations in the future.

Habitat: Semi-open habitats

Ridgway's Pewee
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