Jamaican Becard

Jamaican Becard

Pachyramphus niger

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cotingidae

About

The Jamaican becard is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Fun Fact

He placed it with the shrikes in the genus Lanius and coined the binomial name Lanius niger.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits gardens and the interior and edges of more closed forest.

Diet

Feeds on insects and fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance