About the Lesser Elaenia
The lesser elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, on Trinidad, in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay, and as a vagrant on Bonaire and Curaçao.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Elaenia chiriquensis |
| Species Codes | lesela1, LEEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Elaenia belong to?
The Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia chiriquensis) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Elaenia?
The lesser elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, on Trinidad, in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay, and as a vagrant on Bonaire and Curaçao....
Where can I report a Lesser Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesela1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Lesser Elaenia?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!