Becards and Tityras - Becardes et Tityres
Becards and Tityras - Becardes et Tityres
Becards and Tityras belong to a group of 30-40 species of small-to-medium suboscine passerines found in Neotropical forests and woodlands. They are known for large heads, stout bills, and complex, hanging, dome-shaped nests, often acting as insectivores or specialized frugivores in the mid-to-upper canopy.
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The breeding behavior of these species can be quite complex, with some species engaging in cooperative breeding, where non-breeding individuals assist in raising the offspring.
Masked Tityra
Tityre masqué
Tityra semifasciata (Mexico 2026)