Blue Mountain Elaenia
NameBlue Mountain Elaenia
Common NameBlue Mountain Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia fallax
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, contrasting with a pale yellowish-white throat and breast, and a pale yellow belly. It features two faint whitish wing-bars and a small, often inconspicuous crest.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'wee-tee-tee-tee' or 'wee-tee-tew'. It also gives a soft 'peep' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Jamaica, primarily found in the Blue Mountains and other central mountain ranges at elevations between 800 and 2,200 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, pale yellow underparts, faint wing bars, small crest (often flattened), endemic to Jamaican montane forests
Description
The Blue Mountain Elaenia is a small, rather plain flycatcher endemic to Jamaica. It typically inhabits the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, where it forages for insects and small fruits. This species is often identified by its olive-green upperparts and pale yellowish underparts.
