Caribbean Elaenia (Elaenia martinica)
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Caribbean Elaenia

Elaenia martinica (Linnaeus, 1766)

14–18 cmLength21 gWeight

The Caribbean elaenia (Elaenia martinica) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Caribbean Elaenia has been recorded at 264 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 23 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park - IBA, National TrustCayman Islands806 records
  2. Salinas de Cabo Rojo-Centro Interpretativo y VeredasPuerto Rico498 records
  3. Anse PatatotoGuadeloupe427 records
More places
  1. Caye CaulkerBelize421 records
  2. Canaan Land RoadCayman Islands407 records
  3. Cabo Rojo - Salt FlatsPuerto Rico345 records
  4. Spaans LagoonAruba315 records
  5. Birdwatch - Santa Barbara PlantationCuraçao304 records
  6. Cabo Rojo NWRPuerto Rico302 records
  7. Reserva Natural Punta GuaniquillaPuerto Rico269 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Cayman IslandsPuerto RicoGuadeloupeCuraçaoBarbadosSt. LuciaBelizeDominica

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Caribbean elaenia (Elaenia martinica) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in the West Indies, in parts of Central America, and on islands just off the northern South American coast.

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Questions

How big is the Caribbean Elaenia?

The Caribbean Elaenia is about 14–18 cm long and weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Caribbean Elaenia live?

Its breeding range: North America: West Indies. It is most often recorded in Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe.

When is the best time to see the Caribbean Elaenia?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Caribbean Elaenia endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Caribbean Elaenia as Least Concern.

What does the Caribbean Elaenia eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Caribbean Elaenia in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–18 cm
Weight
21 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: West Indies

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Elaenia

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Caribbean Elaenia

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