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The greenish schiffornis is about 15.5 cm (6.1 in) long and weighs 21.5 to 28.5 g (0.76 to 1.0 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have an indistinct pale ring around the eye on an otherwise greenish brown face. Their upperparts are greenish brown and their wings and tail are rufescent. Their underparts are a lighter greenish brown than their upperparts. They have a dark brown iris, an olive-grayish bill, and olive-grayish legs. Voice: The greenish schiffornis' song is "variations of very high, thin tjuuh-witwée (1st part low and drawn out; 2nd part with 2 decisive, short notes; last one highest".
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When to see the Greenish Schiffornis
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Greenish Schiffornis
The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Greenish Schiffornis
The greenish schiffornis 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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Easily confused with
Varzea SchiffornisSchiffornis majorThe varzea schiffornis, also known as the várzea mourner or greater schiffornis, is a species of bird that belongs to Tityridae family.
Brown-winged SchiffornisSchiffornis turdinaThe brown-winged schiffornis is 15.5 to 16.5 cm (6.1 to 6.5 in) long and weighs about 22 to 38 g (0.78 to 1.3 oz).
Foothill SchiffornisSchiffornis aeneaThe foothill schiffornis is 15.5 to 17.3 cm (6.1 to 6.8 in) long and weighs 28.5 to 31 g (1.0 to 1.1 oz).
Side by side: Brown-winged Schiffornis vs Greenish Schiffornis
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