Slaty Elaenia
NameSlaty Elaenia
Common NameSlaty Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia pelzelni
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly slaty-gray upperparts and head, with slightly paler gray underparts and a faint whitish throat. It exhibits two indistinct pale wing-bars and dark primary feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a soft, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'peee-u' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, primarily in Brazil, with some populations extending into adjacent parts of Bolivia and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesOverall slaty-gray plumage, Small size, Faint pale wing-bars, Upright posture, Found in humid Amazonian forests
Description
A small, drab flycatcher characterized by its overall slaty-gray plumage. It typically perches upright in the mid-story of humid lowland forests, often flicking its tail while foraging for insects.
