Slaty becard

The slaty becard (Pachyramphus spodiurus) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae. It has traditionally been placed in Cotingidae or Tyrannidae, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae,[2] where it is now placed by the South American Classification Committee.

Slaty becard
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tityridae
Genus: Pachyramphus
Species:
P. spodiurus
Binomial name
Pachyramphus spodiurus
Sclater, 1860

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Ecuador and far northern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Conservation

They have a decreasing population and are endangered according to the IUCN red list. Threats include the increase in urban areas, farming and deforestation. The population is fragmented. However, they occur in some protected areas. There are between 600 and 1700 mature birds.[3]

Description

They have grey plumage. Their breast is a rather pale shade of grey. They have a black eye and dark grey beak.

References
  1. BirdLife International (2019). "Pachyramphus spodiurus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Adopt the Family Tityridae Archived 2008-05-08 at the Wayback Machine - South American Classification Committee (2007)
  3. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22700667/119259938


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