Black-capped Becard vs White-tailed Tityra
Pachyramphus marginatus compared with Tityra leucura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Becard | White-tailed Tityra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyramphus marginatus | Tityra leucura |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityridae | Tityridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.5 cm (5.3 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 18.5 g (0.65 oz) | 43.1 g (1.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Becard
Data Deficient
White-tailed Tityra
About These Birds
Black-capped Becard
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.