About the Greater Pewee
The Greater Pewee (Contopus pertinax) 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 grepew 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 pertinax |
| Species Codes | grepew, GRPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Pewee belong to?
The Greater Pewee (Contopus pertinax) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Pewee?
The Greater 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 Greater Pewee sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Pewee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grepew, or on iNaturalist.