About the Foothill Elaenia
The foothill elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiopagis olallai |
| Species Codes | fooela1, FOEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Foothill Elaenia belong to?
The Foothill Elaenia (Myiopagis olallai) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Foothill Elaenia?
The foothill elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Foothill Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Foothill Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fooela1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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