Mottle-backed Elaenia
- Score
- 0.66871977
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
The Mottle-backed Elaenia is a specialized flycatcher native to the humid forests and river islands of the Amazon basin. It is recognized by its distinctively broad wings and notched tail, which facilitate the agile, darting flight patterns necessary for capturing insects in dense, riparian vegetation.
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