Amazonian Elaenia
Amazonian Elaenia (<em>Myiopagis cinerea</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Amazonian Elaenia (Myiopagis cinerea) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Myiopagis; binomial: Myiopagis cinerea; authority: (Pelzeln, 1868).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Amazonian Elaenia Myiopagis cinerea 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).
