Elegant Mourner
Laniisoma elegans
The Brazilian laniisoma is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cotingidae
Genus
Laniisoma
Elegant Mourner belongs to the family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The Brazilian laniisoma is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Brazil.
The Elegant Mourner faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation as Atlantic Forest and montane cloud forests are cleared for agriculture, logging, and urban development. Its specialized habitat requirements and small, fragmented populations make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges in the Atlantic Forest region, typically at elevations between 500-2000 meters. Prefers dense canopy areas with rich understory vegetation in both primary and mature secondary forests.
Threats
Deforestation and habitat loss
Forest fragmentation
Agricultural expansion
Climate change impacts on montane habitats
Small population size and isolation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Elegant Mourner (Laniisoma elegans). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/elegant-mourner