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Hispaniolan Elaenia

Elaenia cherrei

Hispaniolan Elaenia (Elaenia cherrei) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.

The Hispaniolan Elaenia (Elaenia cherrei) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in North America.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura
  4. Genus Elaenia
  5. Species cherrei

Where it lives

Hispaniola

Quick facts

Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Hispaniolan Elaenia (Elaenia cherrei) is a species of bird in the family Tyrant flycatchers, calyptura (Tyrannidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across North America. Its breeding range covers NA Hispaniola.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Hispaniolan Elaenia — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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