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Northern Schiffornis
Schiffornis veraepacis
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About the Northern Schiffornis
The northern schiffornis, or northern mourner, (Schiffornis veraepacis), is a species of Neotropical bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Classification
- Scientific name
- Schiffornis veraepacis
- Family
- Tityras and Allies
- Order
- Passeriformes
Similar species
Other members of the tityras and allies family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.
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