Highland Elaenia
NameHighland Elaenia
Common NameHighland Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia obscura
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, pale whitish to yellowish-white throat and belly, often with a faint yellowish wash on flanks. Features two prominent whitish wing-bars on dark wings and a dark crown, sometimes with a concealed white patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of plaintive whistles and a distinctive "wee-tsee-tsee" or "pi-pi-pi-peeeu" call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresolive-green upperparts, pale underparts, two prominent whitish wing-bars, upright posture, montane forest habitat
Description
A medium-sized tyrant flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of humid montane forests, sallying out to catch insects.
