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Foothill Schiffornis
Schiffornis aenea Zimmer, JT, 1936
16–17 cmLength32 gWeight
The foothill schiffornis, or foothill mourner, (Schiffornis aenea) is a Neotropical species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Ecuador, Colombia
Foothill Schiffornis has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru116 records
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador39 records
- Reserva MaycuEcuador34 records
More places
- Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador15 records
- Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia11 records
- Copalinga LodgeEcuador9 records
- PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador5 records
- Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru4 records
- Cabañas San IsidroEcuador3 records
- Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador2 records
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 foothill schiffornis, or foothill mourner, (Schiffornis aenea) is a Neotropical species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Foothill Schiffornis?
The Foothill Schiffornis is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 32 g.
Where does the Foothill Schiffornis live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Ecuador and northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Foothill Schiffornis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Foothill Schiffornis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Foothill Schiffornis as Least Concern.
What does the Foothill Schiffornis eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Foothill Schiffornis in?
It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 16–17 cm
- Weight
- 32 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 92 mm
- Tail
- 69 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Ecuador and northern Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tityras, Becards & Allies Tityridae
- Genus
- Schiffornis
Other birds in the genus Schiffornis
Varzea SchiffornisSchiffornis major
Guianan SchiffornisSchiffornis olivacea
Northern SchiffornisSchiffornis veraepacis
Russet-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis stenorhyncha
Brown-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis turdina
Greenish SchiffornisSchiffornis virescens
Black-crowned TityraTityra inquisitor
Black-tailed TityraTityra cayana
Masked TityraTityra semifasciata
White-tailed TityraTityra leucura
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