Rufous-crowned Elaenia

The Rufous-crowned Elaenia is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rufous-crowned Elaenia (Elaenia ruficeps) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Elaenia ruficeps. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. More

Rufous-crowned elaeniaBirds in Suriname = - Rufous-crowned elaenia building nest Photo of a rufous-crowned elaenia, building its nest at the Tafelberg, made by Foek Chin Joe in March 2005. This bird can be found in savannas in dense thickets (cerrado), where it is uncommon. The picture is the first proof of nesting in Suriname. More

Rufous-crowned Elaenia determination Similar species Tyrannidae Amazonian Royal Flycatcher | Bearded Tachuri | Black-capped Becard | Black-chested Tyrant | Black-crowned Tityra | Black-tailed Tityra | Boat-billed Flycatcher | Boat-billed Tody-Tyrant | Bran-coloured Flycatcher | Brown-crested Flycatcher | Cinereous Becard | Cinereous Mourner | Cinnamon Attila | Cinnamon-crested Spadebill | Cliff Flycatcher | Common Tody-Flycatcher | Double-banded Pygmy-tyrant | Drab Water-Tyrant More

Rufous-crowned Elaenia (Elaenia ruficeps) by Chris Parrish. More

Guianan Red-Cotinga, Rufous-crowned Elaenia and Black Manakin and we will be on the lookout for these, as well as anything else of interest. Nearby there is an area where the extremely elusive Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo has been seen and if we hear this species calling we will be sure to try to find it. As we travel toward Rock View Lodge, the forest suddenly gives way to the savannah grasslands of the Rupununi, which are to Guyana what the Gran Sabana is to Venezuela. More