Black-and-white Becard
A species of Becards Scientific name : Pachyramphus albogriseus Genus : Becards
Black-and-white Becard, A species of Becards
Botanical name: Pachyramphus albogriseus
Genus: Becards
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The black-and-white becard (Pachyramphus albogriseus) 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. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-and-white Becard primarily consumes insects and fruit. It showcases diverse foraging behaviors, typically hunting in foliage and capturing prey midair. Notable is its dietary flexibility and preference for varied food sources, adapting its intake to seasonal availability.
Habitat
Black-and-white Becard thrives in the dense upper understory and intermediate canopy layers within humid to wet foothill and lower montane forests. Their preferred habitat also expands to tall secondary woodlands and humid or deciduous woodlands that border primary forests. Geographically, they inhabit broader regions characterized by tropical and subtropical montane environments, typically at elevations ranging from 800 to 2300 meters, with some populations residing at altitudes up to 3200 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Becards Species
Black-and-white Becard 
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