Birds of Venezuela


Amazonian Elaenia (Myiopagis cinerea) Male Reserva Natural La Isla Escondida, Orito, Putumayo, Colombia
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Amazonian Elaenia (Myiopagis cinerea) Female Reserva Natural La Isla Escondida, Orito, Putumayo, Colombia
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One of a three way split of the Grey Elaenia, and found in northwest Amazon. Male is all grey and white, while female has a grey head and is yellow with yellow wing bars. Always found in the canopy.
Possible immature male?


Yellow-crowned Elaenia (Myiopagis flavivertex) Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, Colombia
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Found in varzea forest.


Forest Elaenia (Myiopagis gaimardii) Utica, Colombia
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Note grey head and small white crown that is difficult to see. Wing bars from bright yellow to very pale yellow. Bill black. Usually found in dry forests.
Alt photo.


Greenish Elaenia (Myiopagis viridicata accola) San Jeronimo, Antioquia, Colombia
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Note short bill and no crest.

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