Sierran Elaenia
Elaenia pallatangae Sclater, PL, 1862
14–15 cmLength18 gWeight
The sierran elaenia (Elaenia pallatangae) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia
Sierran Elaenia has been recorded at 95 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru798 records
- Wayqecha Cloud Forest Birding LodgePeru577 records
- Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru303 records
More places
- Bellavista Cloud Forest LodgeEcuador295 records
- Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru264 records
- Reserva HuemboPeru207 records
- Trocha Cresta de San LorenzoPeru194 records
- Bellavista – camino a la estación científicaEcuador165 records
- Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru162 records
- Tandayapa – San Jorge TandayapaEcuador117 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 sierran elaenia (Elaenia pallatangae) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Sierran Elaenia?
The Sierran Elaenia is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Sierran Elaenia live?
Its breeding range: South America: Colombia to Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Sierran Elaenia?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Sierran Elaenia endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sierran Elaenia as Least Concern.
What does the Sierran Elaenia eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Sierran Elaenia in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–15 cm
- Weight
- 18 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 74 mm
- Tail
- 69 mm
- Bill
- 13 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Colombia to Bolivia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Elaenia
Other birds in the genus Elaenia
Yellow-bellied ElaeniaElaenia flavogaster
Caribbean ElaeniaElaenia martinica
Large ElaeniaElaenia spectabilis
Noronha ElaeniaElaenia ridleyana
White-crested ElaeniaElaenia albiceps
Chilean ElaeniaElaenia chilensis
Small-billed ElaeniaElaenia parvirostris
Olivaceous ElaeniaElaenia mesoleuca
Slaty ElaeniaElaenia strepera
Mottle-backed ElaeniaElaenia gigas
Brownish ElaeniaElaenia pelzelni
Plain-crested ElaeniaElaenia cristata
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