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Varzea Schiffornis
Schiffornis major des Murs, 1856
31 gWeight
The varzea schiffornis (Schiffornis major), also known as the várzea mourner or greater schiffornis, is a species of bird that belongs to Tityridae family.
Busiest months: July and October · Most records: Peru, Colombia, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Varzea Schiffornis has been recorded at 46 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia340 records
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru202 records
- Tahuayo LodgePeru140 records
More places
- ExplorNapo LodgePeru118 records
- Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru106 records
- Muyuna Amazon LodgePeru105 records
- Reserva Natural PalmaríBrazil80 records
- Canopy InkaterraPeru73 records
- Tiputini Biodiversity StationEcuador48 records
- Explorama LodgePeru38 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 varzea schiffornis (Schiffornis major), also known as the várzea mourner or greater schiffornis, is a species of bird that belongs to Tityridae family. It has traditionally been placed in the manakin family, but evidence strongly suggest that it is better placed in Tityridae, where it is now classified by SACC.
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Questions
How big is the Varzea Schiffornis?
The Varzea Schiffornis weighs around 31 g.
Where does the Varzea Schiffornis live?
Its breeding range: South America: central, western Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Colombia and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Varzea Schiffornis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Varzea Schiffornis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Varzea Schiffornis as Least Concern.
What does the Varzea Schiffornis eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Varzea Schiffornis in?
It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 31 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 78 mm
- Tail
- 55 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central, western Amazonia
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
Guianan SchiffornisSchiffornis olivacea
Northern SchiffornisSchiffornis veraepacis
Foothill SchiffornisSchiffornis aenea
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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