Brazilian Laniisoma (Laniisoma elegans)
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Brazilian Laniisoma

Laniisoma elegans (Thunberg, 1823)

18–20 cmLength47 gWeight

The Brazilian laniisoma (Laniisoma elegans) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Brazilian Laniisoma has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica de GuapiaçuBrazil117 records
  2. Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu – AlagadosBrazil13 records
  3. Ubatuba – Sítio Folha SecaBrazil9 records
More places
  1. PE IntervalesBrazil6 records
  2. Pindamonhangaba – PNM do TrabijuBrazil4 records
  3. Sítio PiraquaraBrazil3 records
  4. Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil3 records
  5. Reserva Kaetés - PCSABrazil3 records
  6. Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil3 records
  7. PE Carlos Botelho – Núcleo São Miguel ArcanjoBrazil2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 Brazilian laniisoma (Laniisoma elegans) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Brazilian Laniisoma?

The Brazilian Laniisoma is about 18–20 cm long and weighs around 47 g.

Where does the Brazilian Laniisoma live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Brazilian Laniisoma?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Brazilian Laniisoma endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Brazilian Laniisoma as Least Concern.

What does the Brazilian Laniisoma eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Brazilian Laniisoma in?

It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
18–20 cm
Weight
47 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
101 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Laniisoma

Other birds in the genus Laniisoma

Andean LaniisomaAndean LaniisomaLaniisoma buckleyiBlack-crowned TityraBlack-crowned TityraTityra inquisitorBlack-tailed TityraBlack-tailed TityraTityra cayanaMasked TityraMasked TityraTityra semifasciataWhite-tailed TityraWhite-tailed TityraTityra leucuraVarzea SchiffornisVarzea SchiffornisSchiffornis majorGuianan SchiffornisGuianan SchiffornisSchiffornis olivaceaNorthern SchiffornisNorthern SchiffornisSchiffornis veraepacisFoothill SchiffornisFoothill SchiffornisSchiffornis aeneaRusset-winged SchiffornisRusset-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis stenorhyncha
Brazilian Laniisoma

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