About the Eastern Wood-Pewee
The Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code eawpew when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Contopus virens |
| Species Codes | eawpew, EAWP, EWPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Wood-Pewee belong to?
The Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Wood-Pewee?
The Eastern Wood-Pewee is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Eastern Wood-Pewee sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Wood-Pewee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eawpew, or on iNaturalist.