Greater Antillean Elaenia
Greater Antillean Elaenia
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The Greater Antillean Elaenia is a modest-sized tyrant-flycatcher endemic to the Greater Antilles. It is typically found in diverse forest types, including pine forests and moist evergreen woodlands.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Greater Antilles, found on Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. It inhabits montane forests, woodlands, and coffee plantations.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of trees for this olive-green flycatcher. Its behavior is typical of elaenias, involving short sallies to catch insects. Learning its subtle calls is key to identification.
When to spot
Resides in its range year-round. Best observed during cooler parts of the day, such as early mornings and late afternoons, when insect activity is higher.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Greater Antilles, found on Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. It inhabits montane forests, woodlands, and coffee plantations.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of trees for this olive-green flycatcher. Its behavior is typical of elaenias, involving short sallies to catch insects. Learning its subtle calls is key to identification.
When to spot
Resides in its range year-round. Best observed during cooler parts of the day, such as early mornings and late afternoons, when insect activity is higher.
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This species exhibits some geographic variation, with different island populations showing subtle differences in plumage and vocalizations, though it is currently considered a single species.
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