Barred Becard
NameBarred Becard
Common NameBarred Becard
Scientific NamePachyramphus versicolor
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsMale: Black crown, bright yellow face and throat, olive-green back with fine black barring, black wings with prominent white wing patches and bars, pale greyish-yellow underparts. Female: Duller overall, with a dusky crown, olive-yellow face, olive-green back, and less prominent wing markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, high-pitched whistles, often described as 'tew-tew-tew' or a trilling 'swee-swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, extending into parts of western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown (male), Bright yellow face and throat (male), Barred olive-green back, Prominent white wing patches (male), Stocky build
Description
The Barred Becard is a small, stocky passerine bird found in montane forests. Males are strikingly patterned with a black crown, yellow face, and barred back, while females are generally duller. They typically forage for insects and fruits in the mid to upper canopy.
