Blue Mountain Elaenia
Elaenia fallax
The Blue Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia fallax) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 3 countries, weighing about 14 g. The Blue Mountain elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the Blue Mountain Elaenia
The Blue Mountain elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Jamaica.
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How to identify it
The Blue Mountain elaenia is 14.5 to 16 cm (5.7 to 6.3 in) long and weighs about 13 to 15 g (0.46 to 0.53 oz). It is a medium-sized elaenia with a slight crest. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a dark olive-brown head with white or pale yellowish lores, a faint white or pale yellowish eyering, a faint darker line through the eye, and a thin white strip in the center of the crown that is usually not visible. Their upperparts are dark olive-brown. Their wings are dusky with paler edges on the flight feathers. Voice: The Blue Mountain elaenia's day song is "tseerrr-che-wit-che-wit ... tseerr-che-wit ... che-wit ... che-wit". It also makes "a rather long downslurred plaintive whistle".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Blue Mountain Elaenia?
- The Blue Mountain elaenia is 14.5 to 16 cm (5.7 to 6.3 in) long and weighs about 13 to 15 g (0.46 to 0.53 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Blue Mountain Elaenia?
- The Blue Mountain Elaenia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Blue Mountain Elaenia?
- The Blue Mountain Elaenia occurs in 3 countries, including the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Haiti.
- What birds look similar to a Blue Mountain Elaenia?
- The Blue Mountain Elaenia is most easily confused with the Slaty Elaenia, the Highland Elaenia and the Rufous-crowned Elaenia.
- Is the Blue Mountain Elaenia endangered?
- The Blue Mountain Elaenia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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