
Greenish Schiffornis
Schiffornis virescens (Lafresnaye, 1838)
16 cmLength26 gWeight
The greenish schiffornis (Schiffornis virescens) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Where and when it's recorded
Greenish Schiffornis has been recorded at 76 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE IntervalesBrazil993 records
- Reserva Kaetés - PCSABrazil450 records
- PP de la AraucariaArgentina403 records
More places
- PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil390 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil388 records
- PP Cruce CaballeroArgentina370 records
- Sítio Espinheiro NegroBrazil352 records
- Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil346 records
- Legado das ÁguasBrazil309 records
- Salesópolis – Sítio MacuquinhoBrazil303 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 greenish schiffornis (Schiffornis virescens) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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Questions
How big is the Greenish Schiffornis?
The Greenish Schiffornis is about 16 cm long and weighs around 26 g.
Where does the Greenish Schiffornis live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern, southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
When is the best time to see the Greenish Schiffornis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Greenish Schiffornis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Greenish Schiffornis as Least Concern.
What does the Greenish Schiffornis eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Greenish Schiffornis in?
It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 16 cm
- Weight
- 26 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 80 mm
- Tail
- 64 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern, southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina
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
Foothill SchiffornisSchiffornis aenea
Russet-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis stenorhyncha
Brown-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis turdina
Black-crowned TityraTityra inquisitor
Black-tailed TityraTityra cayana
Masked TityraTityra semifasciata
White-tailed TityraTityra leucura
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