White-crested Elaenia (Elaenia albiceps)
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White-crested Elaenia

Elaenia albiceps (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

14–15 cmLength16 gWeight

The white-crested elaenia (Elaenia albiceps) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: January and October–November · Most records: Chile, Ecuador, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and October–November · Most records: Chile, Ecuador, Argentina

White-crested Elaenia has been recorded at 337 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 12 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru1,037 records
  2. Estero MantaguaChile864 records
  3. PN Tierra del Fuego ÁreaArgentina762 records
More places
  1. Cabañas San IsidroEcuador683 records
  2. SN Humedal Río Maipo – DesembocaduraChile672 records
  3. MolinosChile556 records
  4. Centro de Humedales Río CrucesChile445 records
  5. Conjunto Los Ceibos, Viña del MarChile443 records
  6. Cerro Los PiquesChile394 records
  7. San Martín de los Andes – Reserva Natural Urbana CotesmaArgentina390 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ChileEcuadorArgentinaPeruBrazilBoliviaUruguayParaguay

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-crested elaenia (Elaenia albiceps) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the White-crested Elaenia?

The White-crested Elaenia is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 16 g.

Where does the White-crested Elaenia live?

Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Chile, Ecuador and Argentina.

When is the best time to see the White-crested Elaenia?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-crested Elaenia endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-crested Elaenia as Least Concern.

What does the White-crested Elaenia eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-crested Elaenia in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
16 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
74 mm
Tail
70 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Elaenia

Other birds in the genus Elaenia

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White-crested Elaenia

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