The varzea schiffornis, also called várzea mourner or greater schiffornis, 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 now placed by SACC.
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded Dec 1, 2022. Captured Nov 14, 2022 07:59 in 6J83+JR Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, Colombia.
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They are typically skulking birds, easily heard but hard to spot in the dense vegetation they favor. This is probably the prettiest species, all the others are either dull brown or olive! Posted 2 years ago