Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Pachyramphus Higher classification Becard | Phylum Chordata Family Tityridae Scientific name Pachyramphus validus Rank Species | |
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Similar Becard, Chestnut‑crowned becard, Green‑backed becard, Black‑capped becard, Pink‑throated becard | ||
The crested becard (Pachyramphus validus), also known as the plain becard, 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 now placed by SACC.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
References
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