Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific

by Charles K. Reed

WESTERN WOOD PEWEE.

462. Myiochanes richardsoni. 6½ inches.

Very much like the eastern variety in looks and habits. To be found breeding from Alaska to Lower California. Their nests are placed on horizontal branches, made of plant down, grass and fibers; very compact, and much resembling a knot on the branch. Three or four white eggs with small spots about the larger end (.80 × .55).