Greenish Schiffornis
NameGreenish Schiffornis
Common NameGreenish Schiffornis
Scientific NameSchiffornis virescens
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)29
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green, with a slightly browner wash on the wings and tail. The underparts are a duller olive-yellow, and a faint pale eye-ring may be present.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, melancholic, clear whistled phrase, often described as a series of rising and falling notes, such as 'whee-whee-whee-whee-whee-whee-whee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresplain olive-green plumage, short tail, pale eye-ring (often faint), distinctive melancholic whistled song, found in forest understory
Description
The Greenish Schiffornis is a medium-sized, rather plain olive-green bird typically found in the understory of humid forests. It is more often heard than seen, known for its distinctive, melancholic whistled song.
