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White-winged Becard
Pachyramphus polychopterus
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About the White-winged Becard
The white-winged becard (Pachyramphus polychopterus) is a species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in every Central American country except El Salvador, on Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Classification
- Scientific name
- Pachyramphus polychopterus
- Family
- Tityras and Allies
- Order
- Passeriformes
Similar species
Other members of the tityras and allies family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.
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