Highland elaenia
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The highland elaenia (Elaenia obscura) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.[1] It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.[2]
Taxonomy and systematics
The highland elaenia is monotypic.[1] What is now the small-headed elaenia (E. sordida) was previously treated as a subspecies of it; between 2016 and 2020 taxonomic systems split the two.[3][4][5][6]Template:Overcite
Description
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Distribution and habitat
The highland elaenia is found from Azuay and Loja provinces in southern Ecuador south on the east slope of the Andes through Peru and Bolivia into northwestern Argentina as far as Tucumán Province. It inhabits the undergrowth and edges of humid subtropical and temperate forest, secondary forest, and stunted cloudforest. It also inhabits forest fragments and patches of young secondary forest. In elevation it occurs between Script error: No such module "convert". in Ecuador, between Script error: No such module "convert". in Peru, and mostly between Script error: No such module "convert". in Bolivia and Argentina.[7][8][9][10]Template:Overcite
Behavior
Movement
The highland elaenia appears to be a year-round resident throughout its range though local movements may occur in Bolivia.[7]
Feeding
The highland elaenia feeds on insects and berries. It primarily forages near the top of the forest canopy but tends to remain hidden. It finds food by gleaning while perched, while briefly hovering, and with short upward sallies to take insects in mid-air.[7]
Breeding
The highland elaenia breeds between October and February in Bolivia; its season includes December and January in Argentina. Its breeding season elsewhere is not known. Its nest is a cup made from twigs with moss and lichens on the outside and a lining of feathers, placed in a tree. Its clutch is two eggs that are white with reddish brown and lilac markings. The incubation period, time to fledging, and details of parental care are not known.[7]
Vocalization
The highland elaenia's song differs somewhat across its range, but the songs are variations on a "weehr-drrrr-whee" phrase. Short notes or whistles are sometimes added. The species' call is "a rising-falling or purely descending 'breerr' ".[7]
Status
The IUCN has assessed the highland elaenia as being of Least Concern. It has a large range; its population size is not known and is believed to be stable. No immediate threats have been identified.[11] It is considered rare and local in Ecuador and fairly common but local in Peru.[8][9] It occurs in protected areas from Peru south, and "[a]ccepts rather disturbed habitats, as well as fragmented habitats".[7]
References
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- ↑ Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, G. Del-Rio, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 28 September 2024. Species Lists of Birds for South American Countries and Territories. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCCountryLists.htm retrieved September 29, 2024
- ↑ BirdLife International (2016) Handbook of the Birds of the World and BirdLife International digital checklist of the birds of the world. Version 9. Available at: http://datazone.birdlife.org/userfiles/file/Species/Taxonomy/BirdLife_Checklist_Version_90.zip [.xls zipped 1 MB].
- ↑ Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2019. IOC World Bird List (v 9.2). Doi 10.14344/IOC.ML.9.2. http://www.worldbirdnames.org/
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- ↑ Clements, J. F., et al. 2019. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2019. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/ retrieved August 30, 2019
- ↑ a b c d e f g Hosner, P. and G. M. Kirwan (2020). Highland Elaenia (Elaenia obscura), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.higela2.01 retrieved October 1, 2024
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