Caribbean Elaenia (Elaenia martinica) — Least Concern Aves

Caribbean Elaenia

Elaenia martinica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The Caribbean elaenia is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in the West Indies, in parts of Central America, and on islands just off the northern South American coast.

Fun Fact

In 1760, the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson included a description of the Caribbean elaenia in his Ornithologie based on a specimen collected on the island of Martinique.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the canopy and on the edges of humid evergreen forest, in deciduous woodland, scrublands, parks and gardens, open land with a scattering of trees and shrubs, and coastally in mangroves.

Diet

Feeds on insects and fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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