Small Billed Elaenia

01 January 2010 10:58 Filed in: Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers Elaenias Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Mostardas Lagoa do Peixe

Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Images: Lagoa do Peixe • November 2009

Bird name: Small Billed Elaenia cf.
Latin: Elaenia parvirostris
Other: Guaracava-de-bico-curto (Br)
Family: Tyrannidae • Elaenias

The picture shown is probably the Small-billed Elaenia, which is widespread in South America, but could also be an Olivaceous Elaenia or White-crested Elaenia, which all look pretty similar…