Greenish Schiffornis
A species of Thrush-like Schiffornises and Allies Scientific name : Schiffornis virescens Genus : Thrush-like Schiffornises and Allies
Greenish Schiffornis, A species of Thrush-like Schiffornises and Allies
Botanical name: Schiffornis virescens
Genus: Thrush-like Schiffornises and Allies
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The greenish schiffornis (Schiffornis virescens), also greenish mourner or greenish manakin (not to be confused with the green manakin), is a species of bird in the family Tityridae. It has traditionally been placed in the manakin family, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae, where it is now placed by the South American Classification Committee. It is found in southern Brazil, also eastern Paraguay, and extreme northeastern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest. The egg shapes for this bird can range from oval to elliptical shapes. It usually breeds between October and February, which is a common breeding time for forest birds.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Greenish Schiffornis predominantly consumes adult insects and caterpillars, with limited data on its feeding behaviors. Unique dietary habits remain unspecified.
Habitat
The greenish Schiffornis predominantly inhabits humid forests, including both pristine gallery forests and mature secondary woodlands. These environments are characterized by high moisture levels and dense foliage, offering the greenish Schiffornis a complex structure for foraging and nesting. The species is typically associated with regions of lush, tropical woodland where higher humidity supports a rich biodiversity.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden