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• noun (Context 1)
Any of numerous small to medium-sized tyrant flycatchers of the genus Elaenia, native primarily to Central and South America and the Caribbean, typically characterized by relatively plain, olive-green or brownish plumage and a subtle crest.
Usage Example
"During the birdwatching expedition in Costa Rica, the guide pointed out a yellow-bellied flycatcher foraging for berries in the canopy."
Weak
flycatcher
tyrant
passerine
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