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Andean Laniisoma
Laniisoma buckleyi (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1880)
17–18 cmLength47 gWeight
The Andean laniisoma (Laniisoma buckleyi) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies.
Most records: Ecuador, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Laniisoma has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador14 records
- Morro de CalzadaPeru1 record
- Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru1 record
More places
- Pantiacolla LodgePeru1 record
- Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru1 record
- Amazonía LodgePeru1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean laniisoma (Laniisoma buckleyi) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Laniisoma?
The Andean Laniisoma is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 47 g.
Where does the Andean Laniisoma live?
Its breeding range: South America: Venezuela to Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Peru.
Is the Andean Laniisoma endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Laniisoma as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Laniisoma eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Andean Laniisoma in?
It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–18 cm
- Weight
- 47 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 100 mm
- Tail
- 60 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Venezuela to Bolivia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tityras, Becards & Allies Tityridae
- Genus
- Laniisoma
Other birds in the genus Laniisoma
Brazilian LaniisomaLaniisoma elegans
Black-crowned TityraTityra inquisitor
Black-tailed TityraTityra cayana
Masked TityraTityra semifasciata
White-tailed TityraTityra leucura
Varzea SchiffornisSchiffornis major
Guianan SchiffornisSchiffornis olivacea
Northern SchiffornisSchiffornis veraepacis
Foothill SchiffornisSchiffornis aenea
Russet-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis stenorhyncha
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