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Varzea Schiffornis - BirdForum Opus


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Alternative name: Greater Schiffornis

Schiffornis major

Identification

Distribution

Brazil, Venezuela, and southern Colombia to Bolivia.

Taxonomy

Two subspecies are recognized: major and duidae.
It has traditionally been placed in the manakin family, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae where now placed by SACC and Opus.

Habitat

Behaviour

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