Small-headed Elaenia
Small-headed Elaenia (<em>Elaenia sordida</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Small-headed Elaenia (Elaenia sordida) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Elaenia; binomial: Elaenia sordida; authority: Zimmer, JT, 1941.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Elaenia sordida is split (9.2) from Highland Elaenia based on deep mtDNA divergence and vocals (Rheindt et al. 2008; Minns 2017; HBW; SACC 806). English name follows SACC 813.
