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Birdsong field guide

Hispaniolan Elaenia

Elaenia cherriei

The Hispaniolan Elaenia is a small, crested tyrant flycatcher endemic to the island of Hispaniola, characterized by its drab olive-brown plumage and inconspicuous nature.

What it sounds like

A dry, buzzy 'wi-wi-ree' or a wheezy, ascending 'pwee-ee'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It was historically treated as a subspecies of the Greater Antillean Elaenia before being recognized as a distinct species.
The bird features a partially concealed white crown patch that is typically only visible when the crest is raised during excitement or display.
Unlike many other flycatchers, this species incorporates a significant amount of small fruit and berries into its diet alongside insects.
It is a shy and skulking species, often remaining hidden in dense undergrowth or mid-story foliage.
Its breeding season typically occurs between February and June, during which it builds a compact, cup-shaped nest.

Habitat

Humid montane broadleaf forests, pine forests, and dense highland thickets.

Range

The Caribbean island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic).

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue Mountain ElaeniaElaenia fallax Brownish ElaeniaElaenia pelzelni Caribbean ElaeniaElaenia martinica Coopmans's ElaeniaElaenia brachyptera Great ElaeniaElaenia dayi Highland ElaeniaElaenia obscura Large ElaeniaElaenia spectabilis Lesser ElaeniaElaenia chiriquensis

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