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Plain-crested Elaenia

Elaenia cristata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Elaenia
Species
Elaenia cristata (Plain-crested Elaenia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エボシキクタイランチョウ
Chinese 純色冠伊拉鶲
Spanish Fiofío Crestado
French Élénie huppée
German Braunscheitel-Olivtyrann
Portuguese guaracava-de-topete-uniforme
Russian Хохлатая эления

Similar Species in Elaenia

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Caribbean Elaenia
Elaenia martinica
Least Concern
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Lesser Elaenia
Elaenia chiriquensis
Least Concern
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Mountain Elaenia
Elaenia frantzii
Least Concern
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Sierran Elaenia
Elaenia pallatangae
Least Concern
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Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Elaenia flavogaster
Least Concern
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Great Elaenia
Elaenia dayi
Least Concern
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Greater Antillean Elaenia
Elaenia fallax
Least Concern
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Brownish Elaenia
Elaenia pelzelni
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plain-crested Elaenia?
The scientific name of Plain-crested Elaenia is Elaenia cristata. It belongs to the genus Elaenia.
What is the conservation status of Plain-crested Elaenia?
Plain-crested Elaenia (Elaenia cristata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Plain-crested Elaenia live?
Plain-crested Elaenia is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Plain-crested Elaenia belong to?
Plain-crested Elaenia (Elaenia cristata) belongs to the genus Elaenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Plain-crested Elaenia endangered?
No, Plain-crested Elaenia (Elaenia cristata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Plain-crested Elaenia belong to?
Plain-crested Elaenia (Elaenia cristata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Plain-crested Elaenia?
The closest relatives of Plain-crested Elaenia in the genus Elaenia include Brownish Elaenia, Caribbean Elaenia, Lesser Elaenia, Mountain Elaenia, Sierran Elaenia.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Elaenia — 20 Species

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Brownish Elaenia
Elaenia pelzelni
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Caribbean Elaenia
Elaenia martinica
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Lesser Elaenia
Elaenia chiriquensis
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Mountain Elaenia
Elaenia frantzii
LC 🐾
Sierran Elaenia
Elaenia pallatangae
LC 🐾
Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Elaenia flavogaster
LC 🐾
Great Elaenia
Elaenia dayi
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Greater Antillean Elaenia
Elaenia fallax
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Highland Elaenia
Elaenia obscura
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Large Elaenia
Elaenia spectabilis
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Mottle-backed Elaenia
Elaenia gigas
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Noronha Elaenia
Elaenia ridleyana
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Olivaceous Elaenia
Elaenia mesoleuca
LC
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Plain-crested Elaenia
Elaenia cristata
LC
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Rufous-crowned Elaenia
Elaenia ruficeps
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Slaty Elaenia
Elaenia strepera
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Small-billed Elaenia
Elaenia parvirostris
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Tepui Elaenia
Elaenia olivina
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White-crested Elaenia
Elaenia albiceps
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Coopmans's Elaenia
Elaenia brachyptera
LC
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