Tepui Elaenia
Elaenia olivina Salvin & Godman, 1884
14–15 cmLength18 gWeight
The tepui elaenia (Elaenia olivina) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela
Tepui Elaenia has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela64 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 tepui elaenia (Elaenia olivina) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Tepui Elaenia?
The Tepui Elaenia is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Tepui Elaenia live?
Its breeding range: South America: tepuis of southern, southeastern Venezuela and Guyana. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.
When is the best time to see the Tepui Elaenia?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Tepui Elaenia endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tepui Elaenia as Least Concern.
What does the Tepui Elaenia eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Tepui 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: tepuis of southern, southeastern Venezuela and Guyana
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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