Jamaican Elaenia

Jamaican Elaenia

Myiopagis cotta

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae

About

The Small Jamaican elaenia is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Jamaica where 75% of its original forest has been cleared and what remains of that is majority second growth.

Diet

Prey while also grabbing items from vegetation while in flight.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance