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Slaty Elaenia
Elaenia strepera Cabanis, 1883
15–16 cmLength19 gWeight
The slaty elaenia (Elaenia strepera) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: November–December · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela
Where and when it's recorded
Slaty Elaenia has been recorded at 28 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PP Potrero de YalaArgentina113 records
- PN CalileguaArgentina73 records
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina37 records
More places
- Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia12 records
- El CafetalBolivia7 records
- PN Henri Pittier – Estacion Rancho GrandeVenezuela5 records
- PN El Avila – Cota Mil a Estribo de DuarteVenezuela4 records
- Sierra de San Luis – Caserio de AcuriguaVenezuela4 records
- Norte del Campo AlegreArgentina4 records
- TamboBolivia3 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 slaty elaenia (Elaenia strepera) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela, and as a vagrant in Ecuador and on Trinidad.
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Questions
How big is the Slaty Elaenia?
The Slaty Elaenia is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 19 g.
Where does the Slaty Elaenia live?
Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela.
When is the best time to see the Slaty Elaenia?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Slaty Elaenia endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Slaty Elaenia as Least Concern.
What does the Slaty Elaenia eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Slaty Elaenia in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–16 cm
- Weight
- 19 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 79 mm
- Tail
- 64 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 16 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Bolivia and northwestern Argentina
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
Mottle-backed ElaeniaElaenia gigas
Brownish ElaeniaElaenia pelzelni
Plain-crested ElaeniaElaenia cristata
Lesser ElaeniaElaenia chiriquensis
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