Barred Becard vs Black-crowned Tityra
Pachyramphus versicolor compared with Tityra inquisitor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Becard | Black-crowned Tityra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyramphus versicolor | Tityra inquisitor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityridae | Tityridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.9 cm (5.1 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 15.7 g (0.55 oz) | 51.9 g (1.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Barred Becard
Black-crowned Tityra
About These Birds
Barred Becard
The Barred Becard is a small passerine of the family Tityridae found in humid montane forests along the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia. Weighing about 15.7g with a wingspan of 12.9cm, the male displays green, black, and barred underpart plumage. It forages in the forest canopy and sub-canopy, feeding on insects and small fruit.
Black-crowned Tityra
The Black-crowned Tityra is a medium-sized, striking bird of tropical forests in Central and South America, with males showing a white body contrasting with a black crown and face mask, and a short red bill. It ranges from southern Mexico through Central America and across much of South America to Bolivia and Brazil, inhabiting forest canopy and edges. It feeds on small fruits and berries.