Highland Elaenia
A species of Typical Elaenias Scientific name : Elaenia obscura Genus : Typical Elaenias
Highland Elaenia, A species of Typical Elaenias
Botanical name: Elaenia obscura
Genus: Typical Elaenias
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Description
The highland elaenia (Elaenia obscura) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in southeastern Ecuador to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Highland Elaenia feeds on insects and berries, often foraging alone by sallying up from high perches, perch-gleaning, and hover-gleaning. It has unique solitary and inconspicuous feeding behaviors, preferring to stay hidden in canopy cover.
Habitat
The habitat of highland Elaenia predominantly encompasses edges and undergrowth of humid and dry forests, including secondary woodlands and stunted cloud forests. These birds are often observed within fragmented forests and patches of young second growth across broader mountainous regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Typical Elaenias Species
Highland Elaenia 
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