Eastern Wood-Pewee

Eastern wood-pewee
Eastern wood-pewee.
AppearanceSmall bird about 6″ long. They are mostly gray/brown with an ivory belly, throat, and wing bars. They have short legs, upright posture, and short crowns. Short, pointy bill with orange-yellow underneath. Male and female look the same.
DietSmall insects, berries, and seeds.
Feeder FoodUnlikely to visit a feeder.
HabitatForests and wooded areas that are thick with deciduous trees but sometimes open areas.
NestingThey nest in trees high off the ground more than 15′ up. They have 2-4 eggs/brook. Eggs are ivory with brownish speckles. Incubation lasts 12-14 days.

Range Map

Eastern wood-pewee  range map
Eastern wood-pewee range map. Compliments of The Cornell Lab.