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Crested Becard
Pachyramphus validus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)
17–18 cmLength43 gWeight
The crested becard (Pachyramphus validus), also known as the plain becard, is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Where and when it's recorded
Crested Becard has been recorded at 181 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE IntervalesBrazil413 records
- Parque Ecológico do TietêBrazil300 records
- Parque Nacional Ybycui, Dpto. ParaguariParaguay295 records
More places
- Ubatuba – Fazenda AngelimBrazil292 records
- Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil278 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil246 records
- Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil235 records
- Santo André – Vila de ParanapiacabaBrazil234 records
- Chapada dos Guimarães – Vale da BençãoBrazil224 records
- Quixadá – Hotel Pedra dos VentosBrazil198 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The crested becard (Pachyramphus validus), also known as the plain becard, is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and possibly Ecuador.
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Questions
How big is the Crested Becard?
The Crested Becard is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 43 g.
Where does the Crested Becard live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern, central. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
When is the best time to see the Crested Becard?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Crested Becard endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Crested Becard as Least Concern.
What does the Crested Becard eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Crested Becard in?
It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–18 cm
- Weight
- 43 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 96 mm
- Tail
- 68 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern, central
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tityras, Becards & Allies Tityridae
- Genus
- Pachyramphus
Other birds in the genus Pachyramphus
Green-backed BecardPachyramphus viridis
Barred BecardPachyramphus versicolor
Slaty BecardPachyramphus spodiurus
Cinereous BecardPachyramphus rufus
Chestnut-crowned BecardPachyramphus castaneus
Cinnamon BecardPachyramphus cinnamomeus
Cryptic BecardPachyramphus salvini
White-winged BecardPachyramphus polychopterus
Black-capped BecardPachyramphus marginatus
Black-and-white BecardPachyramphus albogriseus
Grey-collared BecardPachyramphus major
Glossy-backed BecardPachyramphus surinamus
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