Pacific Elaenia
NamePacific Elaenia
Common NamePacific Elaenia
Scientific NameMyiopagis subviridis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with paler yellowish-green underparts. It features two distinct yellowish wing-bars and pale edgings on the flight feathers. The head is olive with a faint pale supercilium, and a small, often concealed, white crown patch may be present. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a soft, rising 'wee-tee' or 'wee-tee-tee', sometimes expanding into a short series of similar notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in the lowlands and foothills of western South America, ranging from western Colombia south through western Ecuador to northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish-green underparts, Two yellowish wing-bars, Dark bill, Faint pale supercilium, Concealed white crown patch (if visible)
Description
A small, olive-green flycatcher found in humid forests of western South America. It forages primarily for insects and some fruits in the mid-story and canopy. Its plumage is generally plain with subtle yellowish wing-bars.
