The greenish elaenia (Myiopagis viridicata) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country, and every mainland South American country except Chile and French Guiana. It has also occurred as a vagrant in southern Texas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Greenish Elaenia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Myiopagis gaimardii
- Phyllomyias griseiceps
- Phyllomyias fasciatus
- Zimmerius acer
- Tolmomyias sulphurescens
- Zimmerius vilissimus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Myiopagis
- Species
- Myiopagis viridicata
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