Pacific Elaenia
A species of Myiopagis Elaenias Scientific name : Myiopagis subplacens Genus : Myiopagis Elaenias
Pacific Elaenia, A species of Myiopagis Elaenias
Botanical name: Myiopagis subplacens
Genus: Myiopagis Elaenias
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Description General Info
Description
The Pacific elaenia (Myiopagis subplacens) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The pacific Elaenia resides predominantly in environments such as deciduous forests, tall scrublands, and areas of secondary growth that exist close to more mature forest areas. Characteristically favoring drier habitats, the pacific Elaenia may occasionally be found cohabitating with the Greenish Elaenia in certain locales, despite the general distinction in habitat preference.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Myiopagis Elaenias Species
Pacific Elaenia