Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Pachyramphus Higher classification Becard | Phylum Chordata Family Tityridae Scientific name Pachyramphus niger Rank Species | |
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Similar Jamaican elaenia, Jamaican pewee, Sad flycatcher, Rufous‑tailed flycatcher, Slaty becard | ||
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.
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
References
Jamaican becard Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA