Birds of Mexico


Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster flavogaster) Copacabana, Antioquia, Colombia Although this individual is less yellow than others, it has a larger crest than would a Lesser Elaenia.
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Usually the most common elaenia. Found in secondary/degraded forest.
On nest.


Mountain Elaenia (Elaenia frantzii pudica) San Sebastian Reserve, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia Note lack of crest.
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An uncrested small elaenia found from 1500 to 3200 meters, and sometimes common.
From back.


Caribbean Elaenia (Elaenia martinica cinerescens) Botanical Gardens, Isla San Andres, Colombia
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Often found around fruit.

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