Amazonian Elaenia
NameAmazonian Elaenia
Common NameAmazonian Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia amazonica
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, with a slightly darker head and a faint pale eye-ring. The throat is whitish, transitioning to a grayish-olive breast and a pale yellow belly. Two faint whitish wing-bars are usually present on its dusky wings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally simple, often consisting of soft 'peep' or 'swee' calls. It may also produce a short, uncomplex song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout the Amazon basin in South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Venezuela. It inhabits lowland humid forests, forest edges, and secondary growth, often near water.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab olive-green flycatcher, Pale yellow belly, Faint pale eye-ring, Two faint whitish wing-bars, Lack of a prominent crest
Description
The Amazonian Elaenia is a small, drab flycatcher found in the Amazon basin. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of trees, foraging for insects and small fruits. Its subtle olive-green and pale yellow plumage helps it blend into its forest habitat.
