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Mottle-backed Elaenia

Elaenia gigas

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Elaenia
Species
Elaenia gigas (Mottle-backed Elaenia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マダラシラギクタイランチョウ
Chinese 斑背拟霸鹟
Spanish Elenia Cachudita
French Élénie écaillée
German Schuppenolivtyrann
Russian Крапчатая эления

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chibum
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cocoruta
Elaenia ridleyana
Vulnerable
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guaracava-de-barriga-amarela
Elaenia flavogaster
Least Concern
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guaracava-de-crista-branca
Elaenia albiceps
Least Concern
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guaracava-de-topete-uniforme
Elaenia cristata
Least Concern
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guaracava-de-topete-vermelho
Elaenia ruficeps
Least Concern
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guaracava-do-rio
Elaenia pelzelni
Least Concern
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guaracava-dos-tepuis
Elaenia dayi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mottle-backed Elaenia?
The scientific name of Mottle-backed Elaenia is Elaenia gigas. It belongs to the genus Elaenia.
What is the conservation status of Mottle-backed Elaenia?
Mottle-backed Elaenia (Elaenia gigas) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mottle-backed Elaenia live?
Mottle-backed Elaenia is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Mottle-backed Elaenia belong to?
Mottle-backed Elaenia (Elaenia gigas) belongs to the genus Elaenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Mottle-backed Elaenia endangered?
No, Mottle-backed Elaenia (Elaenia gigas) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mottle-backed Elaenia belong to?
Mottle-backed Elaenia (Elaenia gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mottle-backed Elaenia?
The closest relatives of Mottle-backed Elaenia in the genus Elaenia include chibum, cocoruta, guaracava-de-barriga-amarela, guaracava-de-crista-branca, guaracava-de-topete-uniforme.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Elaenia — 20 Species

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chibum
Elaenia chiriquensis
LC 🐾
cocoruta
Elaenia ridleyana
VU 🐾
guaracava-de-barriga-amarela
Elaenia flavogaster
LC 🐾
guaracava-de-crista-branca
Elaenia albiceps
LC 🐾
guaracava-de-topete-uniforme
Elaenia cristata
LC 🐾
guaracava-de-topete-vermelho
Elaenia ruficeps
LC 🐾
guaracava-do-rio
Elaenia pelzelni
LC 🐾
guaracava-dos-tepuis
Elaenia dayi
LC 🐾
guaracava-grande
Elaenia spectabilis
LC 🐾
guaracava-serrana
Elaenia pallatangae
LC 🐾
guaracava-serrana
Elaenia olivina
LC 🐾
tucão
Elaenia obscura
LC 🐾
tuque
Elaenia mesoleuca
LC 🐾
tuque-pium
Elaenia parvirostris
LC 🐾
Coopmans's Elaenia
Elaenia brachyptera
LC 🐾
Caribbean Elaenia
Elaenia martinica
LC 🐾
Mountain Elaenia
Elaenia frantzii
LC 🐾
Greater Antillean Elaenia
Elaenia fallax
LC
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Mottle-backed Elaenia
Elaenia gigas
LC
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Slaty Elaenia
Elaenia strepera
LC
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