Hispaniolan Elaenia
NameHispaniolan Elaenia
Common NameHispaniolan Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia fallax
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-gray, contrasting with a paler grayish-white throat and belly. It features two prominent whitish wing bars and a faint whitish eye-ring. The head may show a slight, often inconspicuous, crest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'swee-swee-swee' song, often repeated. It also produces various short, sharp call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Identifying Featuresolive-gray plumage, two pale wing bars, small size, short, slender bill, faint eye-ring
Description
The Hispaniolan Elaenia is a small, drab flycatcher characterized by its olive-gray plumage and two distinct pale wing bars. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and mid-story of various wooded habitats on the island of Hispaniola.
