Brownish Elaenia
NameBrownish Elaenia
Common NameBrownish Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia pelzelni
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-olive, with a slightly darker head and a small, often raised crest. Underparts are whitish to pale yellowish-brown, particularly on the belly. Two faint pale wing-bars are present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'pee-wee' or 'wee-oo' sound, typically simple and repetitive.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin, primarily along major rivers in western Brazil, northern Bolivia, and southeastern Peru.
Identifying Featuressmall crest, drab brownish-olive plumage, pale wing-bars, upright posture, lack of prominent facial markings
Description
A small, drab flycatcher with brownish-olive upperparts and paler underparts, often showing a subtle crest. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of humid lowland forests, foraging for insects.
