Highland Elaenia

Elaenia obscura (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

16–19 cmLength24 gWeight

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

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Peru, Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Highland Elaenia has been recorded at 34 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Reserva HuemboPeru174 records
Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru134 records
ACP Bosque de ChurumazúPeru132 records

More places

PP Potrero de YalaArgentina129 records
PN CalileguaArgentina76 records
ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru70 records
Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina57 records
Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina50 records
Siberia CrossroadsBolivia39 records
AstillerosBolivia37 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru Argentina Bolivia Ecuador

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 highland elaenia (Elaenia obscura) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Highland Elaenia?

The Highland Elaenia is about 16–19 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Highland Elaenia live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Ecuador to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Peru, Argentina and Bolivia.