About the Yellow-bellied Elaenia
The yellow-bellied elaenia is a small bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country, in every mainland South American country except Chile, on Trinidad and Tobago, and on several islands in the Lesser Antilles.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Elaenia flavogaster |
| Species Codes | yebela1, YBEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-bellied Elaenia belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-bellied Elaenia?
The yellow-bellied elaenia is a small bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country, in every mainland South American country except Chile, on Trinidad and Tobago, and on several islands in the Lesser Antilles....
Where can I report a Yellow-bellied Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-bellied Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebela1, or on iNaturalist.
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