Greenish Elaenia

Myiopagis viridicata

Unobtrusive and inconspicuous small flycatcher of tropical and subtropical forest; also ranges up into the highlands of West Mexico. Usually found singly, perched quietly (unless singing at dawn) and rather upright at mid-upper levels in trees; does not flick its wings and tail, unlike many small flycatchers. Can be identified by a combination of the lack of pale wingbars, a narrow whitish eyebrow, and the small, overall dark bill.

Taxonomy

Scientific name
Myiopagis viridicata
Authority
(Vieillot, 1817)
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Myiopagis

Range and habitat

Migration
Complete migrants

Conservation

Population trend
declining

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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