Russet-winged Schiffornis
NameRusset-winged Schiffornis
Common NameRusset-winged Schiffornis
Scientific NameSchiffornis rufa
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is overall dull rufous-brown, with a slightly brighter rufous wash on the wings and tail. The throat is often a paler brown, and it has a distinctive dark eye that stands out against its plain head.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its clear, melancholic, whistled song, often a series of rising and falling notes, which can be described as 'whee-whee-whee-wheer' or similar phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from southern Mexico through Costa Rica and Panama, extending into northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesDrab rufous-brown plumage, Dark eye, Relatively short tail, Skulking behavior in dense understory, Clear, whistled song
Description
This medium-sized passerine is a drab brown bird of the humid tropical forest understory, often more easily heard than seen. It typically forages alone, moving quietly through dense vegetation.
