Chilean Elaenia
Chilean Elaenia (<em>Elaenia chilensis</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Chilean Elaenia (Elaenia chilensis) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Elaenia; binomial: Elaenia chilensis; authority: Hellmayr, 1927.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America. Non-breeding range: to Brazil and Peru.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Chilean Elaenia is split from White-crested Elaenia T. albiceps (Ridgely & Tudor 1994; Jaramillo 2003; Rheindt et al. 2009; SACC proposal badly needed).
