Olivaceous Elaenia

Elaenia mesoleuca (Deppe, 1830)

14–16 cmLength18 gWeight

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

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Olivaceous Elaenia has been recorded at 70 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PN do Itatiaia – Agulhas Negras RoadBrazil167 records
Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil137 records
PE IntervalesBrazil123 records

More places

Paso Centurión – ÁreaUruguay119 records
Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina83 records
Santuário do Caraça – apenas para listas históricasBrazil78 records
Curitiba – Parque TanguáBrazil63 records
Fazenda Água LimpaBrazil63 records
Establecimiento Bichadero-Fros – Cuchilla de LaurelesUruguay62 records
Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil51 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil Uruguay Argentina Paraguay

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 olivaceous elaenia (Elaenia mesoleuca) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Olivaceous Elaenia?

The Olivaceous Elaenia is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Olivaceous Elaenia live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southern, southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.