Myiopagis parambae
The Choco Elaenia, *Myiopagis parambae*, is a subtle yet distinctive tyrant flycatcher endemic to the Chocó Biogeographic Region of northwestern South America. Measuring approximately 12-12.5 cm (4.7-4.9 inches) in length and weighing around 10 grams (0.35 oz), it exhibits a characteristic grayish-olive plumage on its upperparts, contrasting with a prominent whitish supercilium that extends behind the eye. Its underparts are pale, transitioning from a whitish throat to a soft yellowish belly,...
Primarily inhabits humid lowland to foothill forests, forest edges, and clearings with scattered trees, typically found from sea level up to around 1100 meters (3600 feet) elevation.
Feeds primarily on small insects and arthropods gleaned from foliage or caught in short aerial sallies, supplemented by a small proportion of berries and other small fruits.
Choco Elaenias are diurnal birds, actively foraging during daylight hours and likely roosting solitarily in dense foliage at night. Their foraging strategy involves actively gleaning insects and small fruits from the foliage of trees and shrubs, often making short, agile sallies to catch flying p...
The Choco Elaenia is endemic to the Chocó Biogeographic Region of northwestern South America, where it is a resident species. Its primary breeding and year-round range extends along the Pacific slope of Colombia, from the department of Chocó south through western Ecuador, reaching as far as the p...
Least Concern
- The Choco Elaenia was formerly considered a subspecies of the widespread Forest Elaenia (*Myiopagis gaimardii*) before being recognized as its own distinct species, highlighting its unique evolutionary path. - Its name 'Choco' specifically refers to the Chocó Biogeographic Region, one of the mo...