Choco Elaenia
Choco Elaenia (<em>Myiopagis parambae</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Choco Elaenia (Myiopagis parambae) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Myiopagis; binomial: Myiopagis parambae; authority: (Hellmayr, 1904).
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Choco Elaenia Myiopagis parambae (including absita) is split from Grey-headed Elaenia Myiopagis caniceps on the basis of differences in vocalizations, morphology and plumage supported by phylogenetic analysis (Rheindt et al. 2009; Cuervo et al. 2014; del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife).
