Diet
What do eastern wood-pewees eat?
Flying insects taken in sallies from a bare branch.
Tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae)Eastern Wood-PeweeContopus virens
Spring and summer diet
- Flies, wasps, bees, moths and beetles
Fall and winter diet
- Migrates to South America
Best feeder foods
- None — open woodland perches are the draw
Returns to the same bare perch after every sally; keeps singing through the hot midday hours.
Frequently asked
What do eastern wood-pewees eat?
Flying insects taken in sallies from a bare branch.
What is the best food to feed eastern wood-pewees?
None — open woodland perches are the draw.
What do eastern wood-pewees eat in winter?
Migrates to South America.
Sources
- Eastern Wood-Pewee — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eastern Wood-Pewee life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Eastern Wood-Pewee — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.