Caribbean Elaenia
Elaenia martinica
Least ConcernAves · 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