The Hispaniolan Pewee is a medium-sized flycatcher endemic to the island of Hispaniola. It inhabits a variety of wooded habitats, from dense forests to more open areas.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Found in humid and dry forests, pine forests, woodlands, and even gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, often whistled or buzzy calls. Look for it perched on exposed branches, often twitching its tail while scanning for insects.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, particularly vocal in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Found in humid and dry forests, pine forests, woodlands, and even gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, often whistled or buzzy calls. Look for it perched on exposed branches, often twitching its tail while scanning for insects.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, particularly vocal in the mornings. Observable year-round.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other Caribbean pewees, it is a resident species, unlike its migratory North American relatives, adapted to the specific ecological conditions of its island.
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