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PeweeEasternWood Common Name:
Eastern Wood Pewee
 
 
Scientific Name: Contopus virens

 

Body Length & Habitat: 6 - 6 1/2 Inches / Woodlands

 

Comment: This flycatcher has two light bars on its wings which distinguish it from the similar Eastern Phoebe. It call sounds like 'pee-a-wee'.