Sierran elaenia


The sierran elaenia is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

Subspecies

Five subspecies are currently recognized:
Due to the recently discovered genetic divergence of both E. p. olivina and E. p. davidwillardi from the nominate subspecies, some authorities now consider them to be a separate species, the Tepui elaenia.