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Birdsong field guide

Greenish Elaenia

Myiopagis viridicata

A small, inconspicuous tyrant flycatcher characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a semi-concealed yellow crown stripe. It is more often heard than seen as it forages within the mid-to-upper canopy of wooded environments.

What it sounds like

A wheezy, descending 'pwee-ee-ee-er' or a buzzy, ascending-descending 'weee-er' with a distinctive burry texture.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marcos E. Sosa · ArgentinaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Possesses a hidden yellow crown patch that is typically only revealed during territorial displays or when the bird is excited.
Unlike many other flycatchers, it frequently incorporates small fruits and berries into its diet alongside insects.
Differentiated from the similar Forest Elaenia by its more greenish hue and the lack of distinct white wing bars.
It belongs to the genus Myiopagis, which is distinguished from the genus Elaenia by its members' more horizontal posture and lack of a bushy crest.
The nest is a delicate cup made of rootlets and moss, usually placed high in a tree fork and well-camouflaged with lichens.

Habitat

Tropical dry forests, gallery forests, humid forest edges, and mature secondary growth.

Range

Widespread from Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina and southeastern Brazil.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Amazonian ElaeniaMyiopagis cinerea Choco ElaeniaMyiopagis parambae Foothill ElaeniaMyiopagis olallai Forest ElaeniaMyiopagis gaimardii Gray-headed ElaeniaMyiopagis caniceps Jamaican ElaeniaMyiopagis cotta Pacific ElaeniaMyiopagis subplacens Yellow-crowned ElaeniaMyiopagis flavivertex

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