Choco Elaenia
NameChoco Elaenia
Common NameChoco Elaenia
Scientific NameMyiopagis parambae
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a grayish-white throat and yellowish underparts, particularly on the belly. It has two faint pale yellowish wing-bars and a subtle pale eye-ring. A concealed white crown patch is present but rarely visible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, rising whistles, often described as 'swee-swee-swee' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid lowlands and foothills of the Chocó biogeographic region, ranging from western Colombia south to northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresolive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, two pale wing-bars, faint eye-ring, small size, concealed white crown patch
Description
A small, inconspicuous flycatcher of humid forests, characterized by its olive-green upperparts, pale throat, and yellowish underparts. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy, often identified by its subtle plumage and high-pitched calls.
