About the Pacific Elaenia
The Pacific elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiopagis subplacens |
| Species Codes | pacela1, PAEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Elaenia belong to?
The Pacific Elaenia (Myiopagis subplacens) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Elaenia?
The Pacific elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Pacific Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacela1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
53
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