Small-billed Elaenia (Elaenia parvirostris)
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Small-billed Elaenia

Elaenia parvirostris Pelzeln, 1868

14 gWeight

The small-billed elaenia (Elaenia parvirostris) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

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

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Small-billed Elaenia has been recorded at 403 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 16 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina3,736 records
  2. Casa ApachetaArgentina457 records
  3. Reserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria - Costanera NorteArgentina402 records
More places
  1. Berisso – Quinta Privada Montevideo Y 77 100 Metros Hacia El MonteArgentina395 records
  2. Reserva El DestinoArgentina366 records
  3. Reserva Ribera NorteArgentina364 records
  4. Mar de CoboArgentina351 records
  5. Waukegan BeachUnited States337 records
  6. Paso Centurión – ÁreaUruguay323 records
  7. Reserva Natural Estricta Quebrada de Las Higueritas RNQHArgentina312 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaUruguayBrazilColombiaVenezuelaPeruEcuadorBolivia

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 small-billed elaenia (Elaenia parvirostris) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, plus Aruba and Trinidad.

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Questions

How big is the Small-billed Elaenia?

The Small-billed Elaenia weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Small-billed Elaenia live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia and Venezuela to central Bolivia and southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Small-billed Elaenia?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Small-billed Elaenia endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Small-billed Elaenia as Least Concern.

What does the Small-billed Elaenia eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Small-billed Elaenia in?

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

At a glance

Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: Colombia and Venezuela to central Bolivia and southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Elaenia

Other birds in the genus Elaenia

Small-billed Elaenia

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