About the Foothill Schiffornis
The foothill schiffornis, or foothill mourner, 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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityras and Allies (Tityridae) |
| Species | Schiffornis aenea |
| Species Codes | thlsch8, FOSC, FOMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Foothill Schiffornis belong to?
The Foothill Schiffornis (Schiffornis aenea) belongs to the Tityras and Allies family (Tityridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Foothill Schiffornis?
The foothill schiffornis, or foothill mourner, is a Neotropical species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Foothill Schiffornis sighting?
You can log sightings of Foothill Schiffornis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thlsch8, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
36
Species in Family
12
iNat Observations
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