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Western Wood-pewee

Contopus sordidulus

Description:

This is small sized flycatcher. Olive-gray head, upperparts and flanks with pale chest and belly. No eyering and faint pale wingbars. Has a small crest.

Habitat:

Mixed woods with creek nearby.

Notes:

In my part of California most of my sightings of these birds have been way up high in trees. This one is seen about 10ft to ground level.

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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 7 years ago

Thanks. I'm so use to see them high in the trees that I was surprised that this one was low

AshleyT
AshleyT 7 years ago

Looks good for the pewee to me!

Jellis
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Jellis

Fountain, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jul 14, 2016
Submitted on Jul 14, 2016

Spotted for Mission

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