About the Jamaican Elaenia
The Small Jamaican elaenia is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiopagis cotta |
| Species Codes | jamela1, JAEL, SJEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jamaican Elaenia belong to?
The Jamaican Elaenia (Myiopagis cotta) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Jamaican Elaenia?
The Small Jamaican elaenia is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Jamaican Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Jamaican Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jamela1, or on iNaturalist.
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