Grey-collared Becard (Pachyramphus major)
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Grey-collared Becard

Pachyramphus major (Cabanis, 1847)

14–16 cmLength25 gWeight

The grey-collared becard (Pachyramphus major) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies.

Busiest months: December–January · Most records: United States, Guatemala, Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey-collared Becard has been recorded at 102 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Resaca de la Palma SP WBC (Brownsville)United States1,620 records
  2. Finca Rubel ChaimGuatemala399 records
  3. Reserva Xocen Birding TrailMexico166 records
More places
  1. SFF Setonq – Los VencejosGuatemala150 records
  2. Mirador Rey TepepulGuatemala131 records
  3. Reserva El Jaguar 13.238x-86.056 - jun. 1, 2016 9:17Nicaragua73 records
  4. Camino Vigia ChicoMexico73 records
  5. Reserva El JaguarNicaragua69 records
  6. Materiales Anillo PerifericoMexico68 records
  7. Rancho PrimaveraMexico68 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United StatesGuatemalaMexicoBelizeNicaraguaHonduras

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 grey-collared becard (Pachyramphus major) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. It has also occurred as a vagrant in Arizona and Texas.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-collared Becard?

The Grey-collared Becard is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Grey-collared Becard live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: widespread. It is most often recorded in United States, Guatemala and Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Grey-collared Becard?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Grey-collared Becard endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-collared Becard as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-collared Becard eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Grey-collared Becard in?

It belongs to the family Tityras, Becards & Allies (Tityridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
25 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
64 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Pachyramphus

Other birds in the genus Pachyramphus

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Grey-collared Becard

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