Greater Antillean Elaenia
A species of Typical Elaenias Scientific name : Elaenia fallax Genus : Typical Elaenias
Greater Antillean Elaenia, A species of Typical Elaenias
Botanical name: Elaenia fallax
Genus: Typical Elaenias
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Description General Info
Description
The Greater Antillean elaenia (Elaenia fallax) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found on Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) and Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Greater Antillean Elaenia consumes a mixed diet of invertebrates and various fruits. It employs diverse foraging methods suited to both hunting small prey and fruit gathering. Greater Antillean Elaenia has adapted to exploit these food sources across different times and habitats.
Habitat
The greater Antillean Elaenia is primarily found in habitats such as humid montane and lowland forests, forest edges, thickets, and open country with scattered trees. Highly adaptable, this species also inhabits pine forests, edges of dense rainforests, and limestone karst broadleaf areas. Geographically, it occupies broader regions which include various types of elevations ranging from 500 to 2,500 meters above sea level.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Typical Elaenias Species
Greater Antillean Elaenia 
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