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Cinnamon Becard - Pachyramphus cinnamomeus

 
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 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Cotingidae
 Genus:  Pachyramphus
  Description
Cinnamon Becard The cinnamon becard is 5.5-6 inches in length. It has a cinnamon red body, a lighter cinnamon throat . It has a dark line between its eyes and bill. It has a dark gray bill and dark gray legs and feet. Males and females look the same.
  Range
The cinnamon becard is found from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela.
  Habitat
The cinnamon becard is found in forest borders and clearings and cultivated areas. It is found from sea level to altitudes as high as 5,000 feet.
  Diet
Cinnamon becards eat insects and spiders they also eat berries.
  Life Cycle
The female builds a nest high in the trees. She lays 3-4 eggs and incubates them for 18-20 days. The male helps feed the chicks.
  Behavior

The cinnamon becard's call is a long whistling and descending "twee twee-tee tee" trill.


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