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