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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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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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
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).
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