The plain-crested elaenia (Elaenia cristata) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Plain-crested Elaenia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Elaenia flavogaster
- Elaenia chiriquensis
- Elaenia spectabilis
- Camptostoma obsoletum
- Sublegatus modestus
- Camptostoma imberbe
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Elaenia
- Species
- Elaenia cristata
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