About the Greenish Elaenia
The greenish elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country, and every mainland South American country except Chile and French Guiana. It has also occurred as a vagrant in southern Texas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiopagis viridicata |
| Species Codes | greela, GREL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greenish Elaenia belong to?
The Greenish Elaenia (Myiopagis viridicata) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greenish Elaenia?
The greenish elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country, and every mainland South American country except Chile and French Guiana. It has also occurred as a vagrant in southern Texas....
Where can I report a Greenish Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Greenish Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greela, or on iNaturalist.
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