Jamaican Becard
A species of Becards Scientific name : Pachyramphus niger Genus : Becards
Jamaican Becard, A species of Becards
Botanical name: Pachyramphus niger
Genus: Becards
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Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The Jamaican becard (Pachyramphus niger) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae. Its genus, Pachyramphus, has traditionally been placed in Cotingidae or Tyrannidae, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Jamaican Becard predominantly forages for insects and consumes a variety of fruits, exhibiting a mixed diet. It employs active searching and adept maneuvers to capture prey, revealing a flexible and opportunistic feeding strategy.
Habitat
The jamaican Becard typically inhabits tall but mainly open forests, including forest edges, primarily found in hilly and mountainous regions. It is also present in denser forests, woodlands, as well as pastoral landscapes peppered with occasional trees. Additionally, this species may be spotted in garden areas. It thrives at low to middle elevations, favoring environments that offer both tree cover and open space for foraging.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cotingas Genus
Becards Species
Jamaican Becard 
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