Crested becard
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Pachyramphus validus

The crested becard (Pachyramphus validus ), also known as the plain becard, is a species of bird in the family Tityridae. It has traditionally been placed in Cotingidae or Tyrannidae, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae, where it is now placed by the South American Classification Committee.

Distribution

Geography

It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Crested becard habitat map

Biome

Crested becard habitat map
Crested becard
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Crested becard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_becard
2. Crested becard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22700683/130264229
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/692033

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