Atlantic Grey Elaenia
Myiopagis caniceps
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Least Concern
Envergadura
11,9 cm
Peso
11,5 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Peso | 11,5 g | 0.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos) |
| Genus | Myiopagis |
| Especies | Myiopagis caniceps |
Distribution
Atlantic Grey Elaenia has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Atlantic Grey Elaenia endangered?
The Atlantic Grey Elaenia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Atlantic Grey Elaenia nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Atlantic Grey Elaenia?
The Atlantic Grey Elaenia has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 11.5 g.
What order and family does the Atlantic Grey Elaenia belong to?
The Atlantic Grey Elaenia (Myiopagis caniceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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