Small-headed Elaenia
NameSmall-headed Elaenia
Common NameSmall-headed Elaenia
Scientific NameElaenia parvirostris
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a grayish-olive head and a faint whitish eye-ring. The underparts are pale yellowish, brightest on the belly. Wings are dark with two prominent white wing-bars. The tail is dark and relatively short.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, high-pitched 'pee-wee' or 'wee-chew' that is often repeated. It also produces various short, sharp calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and eastern South America, including southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, northern Argentina, and Bolivia. It is a migratory species, moving north to northern South America and Central America during the austral winter.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (12-14 cm), Olive-green upperparts with yellowish belly, Two prominent white wing-bars, Faint whitish eye-ring, Small, dark bill
Description
This small flycatcher is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, along with two distinct white wing-bars. It is an active bird, often seen foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy and subcanopy of various wooded habitats.
