Lesser Elaenia
NameLesser Elaenia
Common NameLesser Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia chiriquensis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-grey, with a whitish throat and a pale yellowish belly. It features two distinct whitish wing-bars and a faint whitish eye-ring. The crest is often flattened but can be raised.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'wee-oo' call, and sometimes a more complex 'wee-chew-wee' phrase.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Central and South America, from southern Mexico through Central America to northern South America, extending into parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-grey plumage, Two distinct whitish wing-bars, Pale yellowish belly, Often inconspicuous crest, Upright posture
Description
The Lesser Elaenia is a small, drab flycatcher found in open woodlands and scrub. It typically perches upright, often with an inconspicuous crest, and forages for insects and small fruits.
