Foothill Elaenia (Myiopagis olallai)
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Foothill Elaenia

Myiopagis olallai Coopmans & Krabbe, 2000

12–12 cmLength12 gWeight

The foothill elaenia (Myiopagis olallai) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia

Foothill Elaenia has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador352 records
  2. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador327 records
  3. Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia128 records
More places
  1. Sumaco RoadEcuador91 records
  2. Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia59 records
  3. Copalinga LodgeEcuador33 records
  4. Reserva MaycuEcuador10 records
  5. Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador6 records
  6. Comedor Susanita y cascada HollínEcuador3 records
  7. Wayra ReserveEcuador2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombia

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 foothill elaenia (Myiopagis olallai) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Foothill Elaenia?

The Foothill Elaenia is about 12–12 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Foothill Elaenia live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Colombia, western Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Foothill Elaenia?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Foothill Elaenia endangered?

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

What does the Foothill Elaenia eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Foothill Elaenia in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–12 cm
Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
51 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central Colombia, western Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Myiopagis

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Foothill Elaenia

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