Brown-winged Schiffornis
NameBrown-winged Schiffornis
Common NameBrown-winged Schiffornis
Scientific NameSchiffornis major
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)16.75
Weight (g)31
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown plumage, slightly paler on the belly. The wings are a darker rufous-brown, providing a subtle contrast with the body. It has a relatively short tail and a stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, clear, whistled song, often described as a series of melancholy, rising and falling notes, such as 'whee-whee-WHEE-whee-whee-WHEE'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, ranging from southeastern Colombia and eastern Ecuador, east through northern Peru and northern Bolivia, to western and central Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-brown plumage, Rufous-brown wings, Stout bill, Solitary behavior in forest understory, Clear, whistled song
Description
A medium-sized, rather plain brown bird of humid lowland forests, often found near water. It typically forages alone in the understory, perching quietly and making short sallies to catch insects or pick fruit.
