Slaty Becard
NameSlaty Becard
Common NameSlaty Becard
Scientific NamePachyramphus homochrous
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.25
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black cap extending to the eye, contrasting with a slaty-grey body, slightly paler on the belly. The wings are darker with faint barring. Females are duller, with a rufous-brown cap and olive-brown upperparts.
Vocalization / CallTypically a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a "wee-wee-wee" or "pew-pew-pew" that can accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from eastern Panama south through western Colombia and western Ecuador, and also in northern Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black cap (male), Slaty-grey body (male), Stout, pale bluish-grey bill, Upright posture
Description
A medium-sized passerine with a relatively stout bill and a distinctive dark cap. It typically perches upright in the forest canopy, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit.
