Varzea Schiffornis
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Tityras, Becards, and Allies

Varzea Schiffornis

Schiffornis major

LCLeast Concern
Family
Tityras, Becards, and Allies (Tityridae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

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.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.