Atlantic Grey Elaenia vs Mistletoe Tyrannulet

Myiopagis caniceps compared with Zimmerius parvus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Atlantic Grey Elaenia Mistletoe Tyrannulet
Scientific Name Myiopagis caniceps Zimmerius parvus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Tyrannidae Tyrannidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.9 cm (4.7 in) 9.8 cm (3.9 in)
Weight 11.5 g (0.41 oz) 9.8 g (0.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Atlantic Grey Elaenia only

None

Mistletoe Tyrannulet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Atlantic Grey Elaenia

Least Concern

Mistletoe Tyrannulet

About These Birds

Atlantic Grey Elaenia

The Atlantic Grey Elaenia is a small flycatcher found in forests and forest edges in eastern South America. Weighing about 11.5g with a wingspan of 11.9cm, it has grey-olive plumage and a concealed white crown stripe. It forages actively in the forest canopy, gleaning insects and small berries.

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