About the Olivaceous Elaenia
The olivaceous elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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The olivaceous elaenia is 14 to 16 cm (5.5 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 16 to 20 g (0.56 to 0.71 oz). It is a small elaenia without a crest. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a dull olive crown with minimal or no white in the middle. They have a white eyering. Their upperparts are dull olive. Their wings are dusky with yellowish or white tips on the coverts that show as two wing bars. Their flight feathers have narrow whitish edges. Their tail is dusky. Voice: The olivaceous elaenia's primary vocalization is a "clapping 'Vrih' or 'Vri-der', single or in series". Other vocalizations include " 'chirr', and variety of quick single notes such as 'pic', 'oink' and 'wow' ".
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What the Olivaceous Elaenia sounds like
Where the Olivaceous Elaenia lives
When to see the Olivaceous Elaenia
Peak activity in November · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Small-headed ElaeniaElaenia sordidaThe small-headed elaenia is 16 to 20 cm (6.3 to 7.9 in) long and weighs 24 to 34.5 g (0.85 to 1.2 oz).
Mottle-backed ElaeniaElaenia gigasThe mottle-backed elaenia is 17.5 to 18.5 cm (6.9 to 7.3 in) long.
Highland ElaeniaElaenia obscuraThe highland elaenia is 16 to 19 cm (6.3 to 7.5 in) long and weighs about 14 to 24 g (0.49 to 0.85 oz).
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