Birds of Mexico

    PASSERIFORMES: Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura)  
Genus: Elaenia (3 species, 22 worldwide)



Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster flavogaster)
Copacabana, Antioquia, Colombia
  Although this individual is less yellow than others, it has a larger crest than would a Lesser Elaenia.
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Usually the most common elaenia. Found in secondary/degraded forest.
On nest.

Mountain Elaenia
Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii pudica)
San Sebastian Reserve, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia
  Note lack of crest.
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

An uncrested small elaenia found from 1500 to 3200 meters, and sometimes common.
From back.

Caribbean Elaenia
Caribbean Elaenia (Elaenia martinica cinerescens)
Botanical Gardens, Isla San Andres, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Often found around fruit.


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