Pachyramphus cinnamomeus
The captivating Cinnamon Becard (*Pachyramphus cinnamomeus*) is a medium-sized passerine of the Tityridae family, known for its striking uniform coloration and distinctive vocalizations. Averaging 14-15 cm (5.5-6 inches) in length and weighing around 18-20 grams, both sexes display a rich cinnamon-rufous plumage, with males typically having a slightly brighter, unblemished appearance, while females may show a subtle grayish wash on the crown. A key field mark is its broad, somewhat flattened ...
This species primarily inhabits the canopy and subcanopy of humid tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, favoring forest edges, secondary growth, riverine woodlands, and mature plantations. It is typically found from sea level up to elevations of about 1,200 meters (3,900 feet), occasionally...
The diet of the Cinnamon Becard consists predominantly of various arthropods, including insects and spiders, which they primarily obtain through gleaning from foliage or making short sallying flights. They also supplement their insectivorous diet with small fruits and berries, particularly those ...
Cinnamon Becards are primarily diurnal, often observed moving slowly and deliberately through the forest canopy, frequently joining mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly with tanagers and other small passerines. Their foraging strategy involves sallying from a perch to snatch insects from f...
The Cinnamon Becard (*Pachyramphus cinnamomeus*) is a resident species distributed across a wide swath of Central and northern South America, with no significant migratory movements. Its breeding and year-round range extends from eastern Honduras, through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Southw...
Least Concern
- The Cinnamon Becard's pendulous, purse-shaped nest is often an architectural marvel, woven meticulously from plant fibers and spider silk, and typically suspended from a slender branch high above water to deter predators. - Despite its striking cinnamon color, its slow, deliberate movements and...