Atlantic Grey Elaenia

Atlantic Grey Elaenia

Myiopagis caniceps

Least Concern
Envergure
11,9 cm
Poids
11,5 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Atlantic Grey Elaenia (Myiopagis caniceps) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 11.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergure 11,9 cm 4.7 in
Poids 11,5 g 0.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Myiopagis
Espèces Myiopagis caniceps

Distribution

Atlantic Grey Elaenia has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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