White-crested Tyrannulet
Serpophaga subcristata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusSerpophaga (Riverine Tyrannulets and Allies)
- SpeciesSerpophaga subcristata (White-crested Tyrannulet)
About the White-crested Tyrannulet
The white-crested tyrannulet (Serpophaga subcristata) is a small species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The white-crested tyrannulet was originally described as Sylvia subcristata, thought to be a member of what at the time was the Old World warbler family.
The white-crested tyrannulet has three subspecies, the nominate S. s. subcristata (Vieillot, 1817), S. s. munda (Berlepsch, 1893), and S. s. straminea (Temminck, 1822). Subspecies S. s. munda was originally described as a full species. BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World lumped it into the white-crested tyrannulet in 2020. The Clements taxonomy followed suit in 2022 as did the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society and the International Ornithological Committee in 2023. In addition, what is now Straneck's tyrannulet (S. griseicapilla) was long confused with the white-crested tyrannulet but was eventually recognized as a full species based largely on their very different vocalizations.
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Recent sightings of White-crested Tyrannulet in El Impenetrable National Park
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Straneck's Tyrannulet
Serpophaga griseicapilla
Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant
Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer
Great Kiskadee
Pitangus sulphuratus
Cattle Tyrant
Machetornis rixosa
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Suiriri Flycatcher
Suiriri suiriri
Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher
Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus tyrannulus
Pied Water-Tyrant
Fluvicola pica
Crowned Slaty Flycatcher
Empidonomus aurantioatrocristatus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Rufous Casiornis
Casiornis rufus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 8 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 9 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 11 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 12 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 13 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 14 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 15 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-crested Tyrannulet in El Impenetrable National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-crested Tyrannulet sighting in El Impenetrable National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-crested Tyrannulet in El Impenetrable National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for White-crested Tyrannulet in El Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.