Endemic Bird of the Day : Greater Antillean Elaenia

Abstract

Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 156 poster, dedicated to the The Greater Antillean Elaenia (maroíta canosa, fiofio canoso​, fiofío antillano) might not be a bird that jumps right out at you, but they do possess a subtle beauty that rewards the thoughtful eye. They have a pale breast and belly, contrasting with a dark olive head and back. Look for their two bold, whitish wing bars, the pale edges to their flight feathers, and their adorably tiny beak. They have a faint spot on their lores and just the barest hint of an eye ring. If you’re lucky, you might even get to catch a flash of their white crest, which often remains tucked away in their head feathers.