Várzea Schiffornis
Schiffornis major
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCotingidae (Cotingas)
- GenusSchiffornis (Schiffornises)
- SpeciesSchiffornis major (Várzea Schiffornis)
About the Várzea Schiffornis
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.
It is found in most western regions of the Amazon Basin and Amazonian Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru; also regions of Venezuela. It mainly occurs in várzea. Greater schiffornis photo gallery Archived 2021-08-28 at the Wayback Machine VIREO Photo-High Res Archived 2021-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
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Recent sightings of Várzea Schiffornis in Yasuní National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 7 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Várzea Schiffornis in Yasuní National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Várzea Schiffornis sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 88 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Várzea Schiffornis in Yasuní National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Várzea Schiffornis in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.