Foothill Schiffornis

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Foothill Schiffornis (<em>Schiffornis aenea</em>) is a species of Tityras, Becards & Allies (<em>Tityridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Foothill Schiffornis (Schiffornis aenea) is a species of Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Schiffornis; binomial: Schiffornis aenea; authority: Zimmer, JT, 1936.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Foothill Schiffornis is split from Thrush-like Manakin S. turdina complex (Nyári 2007; Donegan et al. 2011; SACC 505, 543A).

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