Plain-crested Elaenia
Plain-crested Elaenia · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 12.5–15 cm
- Body Mass
- 18.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 99).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 66).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Elaenia cristata alticola
tepuis of s Venezuela and n Brazil
- Elaenia cristata cristata
Venezuela and the Guianas through Brazil to se Peru and Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Elaenia cristata
Which family does it belong to?
Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Where is it found?
South America: Northeastern & Eastern
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Josh van der Meulen · CC BY-NC-ND
