I am cross posting a report that was shared by Anthony F. on one of the What’sApp group of a flycatcher listed as a Least in the included eBird checklist. Discussions have since spawned as folks have mulled about a possible Elaenia sp.
I reached out to Cin-Ty Lee who offered that while the crest in the photos is not typical of a Least, the lack of strong white edges in the primaries does not look good for Elaenia. At the same time, Cin-Ty did acknowledge not having much experience with the species. Have fun studying this one.
I hope this bird is re-found as I think it is worthy of a follow-up with more photos and more observers getting a look.
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風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
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Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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