Greenish Elaenia
NameGreenish Elaenia
Common NameGreenish Elaenia
Scientific NameMyiopagis viridicata
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a slightly grayer head and a faint pale eye-ring. Underparts are pale yellowish, particularly on the belly, contrasting with a grayish throat and breast. It exhibits two indistinct yellowish wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'pee-wee' or 'swee-swee-swee' song, sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale yellowish belly, Faint pale eye-ring, Two indistinct yellowish wing-bars
Description
The Greenish Elaenia is a small, active tyrant flycatcher found in the mid-story and canopy of forests. It typically forages for insects and small fruits, often flicking its tail as it moves through the foliage.
