- Contopus hispaniolensis
Identification
15–16 cm (6-6¼ in); Shaped as a typical Pewee
- Wing bars are inconspicuous or absent
- Dark greyish olive upperparts
- Darker crown
- Somewhat paler underparts
- Grey throat
Similar species
Greater Antillean Elaenia has prominent wing bars, white supraloral, and if displaying white central crown feathers, but it is surprisingly similar in shape.
Distribution
Caribbean: endemic to Hispaniola = Haiti + Dominican Republic
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[1]:
- C. h. hispaniolensis:
- C. h. tacitus:
- Gonâve Island (Haiti)
Habitat
A variety of forest types from sea level to 2000 m asl including dry, humid broadleaf, and pine forests, but most numerous in the latter habitat.
Behaviour
Diet
Eats some fruit but much more insects, usually caught by sallying from a perch to the flying insect and frequently returning to the same perch.
Breeding
Breeding season often concentrated around March to June. Nest is a cup, often 3-5 m up in a tree.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Raffaele et al. 1998. Birds of the West Indies. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 0713649054
- Birds of Hispaniola, iphone app
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Hispaniolan Pewee. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Hispaniolan_Pewee
