Foothill Schiffornis
Schiffornis aenea
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tityras, Becards, and Allies (Tityridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The foothill schiffornis, or foothill mourner, (Schiffornis aenea) is a Neotropical species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Range and habitat
Eastern Andes of Ecuador and adjacent northern Peru (Piura and Cajamarca).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Foothill schiffornis
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
