The Plain-capped Ground Tyrant is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
SACC name change allows retention of Plain-capped Ground Tyrant for superspecies alpinus + griseus 106 Bamboo Flatbill Ramphotrigon megacephalum Large-headed Flatbill Bamboo Flatbill of Hilty (2003) is better name, but "Large-headed" prevails. More