The obvious crest and absence of wing bars distinguish the Dark pewee flycatcher (Contopus lugubris) from other pewees. Endemic to Costa Rica and Panama. This large, dark pewee is found between 1250 m and 2150 m altitude in wet mountain forests, especially at the edges and in clearings, and in adjacent semi-open areas with tall trees. The nest is a broad, thick-walled saucer of mosses and lichens, lined with plant fibres.
