Order Passeriformes Higher classification Elaenia | Phylum Chordata Family Tyrannidae Scientific name Elaenia obscura Rank Species | |
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Similar Elaenia, Olivaceous elaenia, Greenish tyrannulet, Yellow tyrannulet, Grey‑capped tyrannulet |
The highland elaenia (Elaenia obscura) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Subspecies
Twosubspecies are currently recognized. These subspecies exhibit deep genetic divergence and are likely candidates for future species splits:
References
Highland elaenia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA