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Birdsong field guide

Rose-throated Becard

Pachyramphus aglaiae

A medium-sized suboscine passerine characterized by its heavy bill, strong sexual dimorphism, and the construction of conspicuous, pendant nests.

What it sounds like

A thin, mournful, high-pitched whistle that slurs downward, often transcribed as 'psee-uuu' or 'tityee'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Richard E. Webster · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Males feature a brilliant rose-pink throat patch that contrasts with their dark gray plumage, while females are primarily cinnamon-buff.
They build remarkable globular nests out of moss and fibers that can hang up to two feet long from the tips of high branches.
Formerly classified with flycatchers or cotingas, they are now placed in the family Tityridae based on DNA analysis.
Their foraging technique often involves hover-gleaning, where they briefly stall in mid-air to pluck insects or berries from foliage.
The species reaches its northernmost breeding limit in the United States within specialized riparian habitats of Arizona and Texas.

Habitat

Riparian woodlands, sycamore canyons, tropical deciduous forests, and scrubby forest edges.

Range

Southwestern United States (Arizona, Texas) southward through Mexico and Central America to western Panama.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Barred BecardPachyramphus versicolor Black-and-white BecardPachyramphus albogriseus Black-capped BecardPachyramphus marginatus Chestnut-crowned BecardPachyramphus castaneus Cinereous BecardPachyramphus rufus Cinnamon BecardPachyramphus cinnamomeus Crested BecardPachyramphus validus Cryptic BecardPachyramphus salvini

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