About the Amazonian Elaenia
The Amazonian elaenia or Amazonian grey elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, though there is only a single sight record in Suriname.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiopagis cinerea |
| Species Codes | gryela2, GRAE, AMEL, AGEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazonian Elaenia belong to?
The Amazonian Elaenia (Myiopagis cinerea) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Amazonian Elaenia?
The Amazonian elaenia or Amazonian grey elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, though there is only a single sight record in Suriname....
Where can I report a Amazonian Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazonian Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gryela2, or on iNaturalist.
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