Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, off coast of north-eastern Brazil (Pernambuco).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 750 (2010) and stable.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degrdation, tourism, predation by introduced rats and cats, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Insects and small fruit.
Voice
Various vocalisations including short, strong 'thiu-thiu' and monotonous 'üuu, üuu' whistles.
Noronha Elaenia (Elaenia ridleyana) [XC66601]
by Jeremy Minns from Praia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha archipelago - PE, Brazil (call)
Noronha Elaenia (Elaenia ridleyana) [XC18513]
by Robson Silva e Silva from Golfinho trail, Fernando de Noronha archipelago - PE, Brazil (?)
Subspecies
Has been treated as a subspecies of Large Elaenia (Elaenia spectabilis) or of Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia chiriquensis), but differs significantly from both in vocalizations.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Resembles allopatric Large Elaenia (Elaenia spectabilis). Smaller Noronha Vireo (Vireo gracilirostris) has no wing-bars.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet