About the Yellow-crowned Elaenia
The yellow-crowned elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiopagis flavivertex |
| Species Codes | yecela1, YCEL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crowned Elaenia belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Elaenia (Myiopagis flavivertex) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crowned Elaenia?
The yellow-crowned elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Yellow-crowned Elaenia sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crowned Elaenia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yecela1, or on iNaturalist.
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