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Rose-throated Becard


Rose-throated Becard
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Copyright: Luis Vargas (Chiza) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 197] (964)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-19
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/60 seconds
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Date Submitted: 2009-04-23 18:12
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Rose-throated Becard

From Wikipedia

Pachyramphus aglaiae

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Tityridae

Genus: Pachyramphus

Species: P. aglaiae

Binomial name
Pachyramphus aglaiae
(Lafresnaye, 1839)
The Rose-throated Becard, Pachyramphus aglaiae, is a medium-sized member of the Tityridae family. Its genus, Pachyramphus, has traditionally been placed in Cotingidae or Tyrannidae, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae[1]. This bird breeds from southeasternmost Arizona and extreme southern Texas of the United States to western Panama. Breeding is local and sporadic in the USA, and becomes more regular in Mexico. Birds are normally permanent residents, but any birds found in the US do retreat for the winter.

The most distinguishing characteristics of this flycatcher is the rose colored neck bib found in adult males. Males are mostly gray in color, with a contrasting darker upperside and a pale gray underside. Males also show a black crown. Females are mostly brown in color, with a rusty brown upperside, and a pale buffy underside. The crown is a dark gray, not nearly as stunning as the males. Its usual call is a mournful "seeeeuuuwww".

Rose-throated Becards usually occur in riparian areas of pine-oak woodlands and evergreen forest. They make a large foot-long globular nest, usually suspended from a tree limb. The entrance hole is found on the bottom. The female lays three to four eggs.

This Becard feeds primarily on insects, which it will glean from the vegetation, but capture some in flight as well. They will also take berries and seeds.
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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
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Hola Luis.
Bello pajaro. Hermosa su pose y exelente penacho color negro. Los colores muy bellos tambien.
Te recomiendo un programa para quitar "Ruido" a las imagenes. Neatimage. Esta en la Web y es gratis y muy facil de operar. Buscalo. Te sera muy util.
Saludos Tocayo.
Luis52.

Hola Luis Vargas

Estupenda imagen de este pajaro que por mi parte no es muy conocido, es parecido a un gorrión en España, pero con la cabeza diferente.
Gran Imagen y tonos.

Un saludo Antonio

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