Black-capped Becard
Pachyramphus marginatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pachyramphus-marginatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Becard (Pachyramphus marginatus) is a bird species in the family Tityridae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.5 cm and a weight of 18.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-capped Becard is a medium-sized, sexually dimorphic cotinga relative of Amazonian and Guianan forests, with males displaying a glossy black cap contrasting with grey and white plumage. It inhabits the canopy and sub-canopy of humid lowland forests and forest edges from the Guianas and Venezuela south through Amazonian Brazil and into Bolivia. It feeds on insects and small berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 18.5 g | 0.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tityridae |
| Genus | Pachyramphus |
| Species | Pachyramphus marginatus |
Distribution
Black-capped Becard has been recorded in 4 countries.
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