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Birdsong field guide

Black-and-white Becard

Pachyramphus albogriseus

A small, canopy-dwelling suboscine passerine of the Tityridae family, known for its extreme sexual dimorphism and globular hanging nests. It is found primarily in the montane forest regions of Central and South America.

What it sounds like

A thin, high-pitched, and slightly plaintive series of descending whistles, often transcribed as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tseeeu'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. rudy gelis · EcuadorCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism: males are monochromatic black, grey, and white, whereas females are predominantly bright cinnamon-rufous with a grey crown.
It constructs a large, conspicuous globular nest made of moss and dry leaves, which typically dangles from the tip of a high forest branch.
While primarily insectivorous, this species is also known to consume small fruits and berries, often foraging high in the canopy.
Formerly classified within the Tyrannidae (flycatchers) or Cotingidae (cotingas), it is now placed in the family Tityridae based on molecular data.
It is frequently observed as a core member of mixed-species foraging flocks, moving through the upper strata of humid forests.

Habitat

Humid montane forests, mossy forest edges, and mature secondary growth.

Range

Discontinuous range from Costa Rica and Panama to the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Barred BecardPachyramphus versicolor Black-capped BecardPachyramphus marginatus Chestnut-crowned BecardPachyramphus castaneus Cinereous BecardPachyramphus rufus Cinnamon BecardPachyramphus cinnamomeus Crested BecardPachyramphus validus Cryptic BecardPachyramphus salvini Glossy-backed BecardPachyramphus surinamus

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