About the Mountain Elaenia
The mountain elaenia is a small passerine bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Elaenia frantzii |
| Species Codes | mouela1, MOEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Elaenia belong to?
The Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Elaenia?
The mountain elaenia is a small passerine bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Mountain Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouela1, or on iNaturalist.
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