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Black-tailed Tityra

Black-tailed Tityra

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A widespread and relatively common tityra species found throughout much of the Neotropics. Males are mostly white with a black tail and a prominent red facial mask.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and semi-open areas from Panama south through much of tropical South America.
How to spot
Look in the canopy and upper mid-story, often perching conspicuously on exposed branches. The male's white body, black tail, and red facial skin are key identifiers. Listen for its loud, raspy 'zheep-zheep' calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more vocal in the early morning and late afternoon.
File:Black-tailed Tityra - Bacaco Benedictino (Tityra cayana cayana) (♂) (14920527059).jpg
File:Black-tailed tityra (Tityra cayana).jpg
File:Tityra cayana - Black-tailed Tityra (female); Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Tityra cayana - Black-tailed Tityra (male).JPG
File:Tityra cayana - Black-tailed Tityra (male) (cropped).JPG
File:Tityra cayana Titira colinegra Black-tailed Tityra (7799812994).jpg
File:Black-tailed Tityra - Bacaco Benedictino (Tityra cayana cayana) (♂) (14920527059).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-tailed tityra (Tityra cayana).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tityra cayana - Black-tailed Tityra (female); Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tityra cayana - Black-tailed Tityra (male).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tityra cayana - Black-tailed Tityra (male) (cropped).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tityra cayana Titira colinegra Black-tailed Tityra (7799812994).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Tityras have a distinctive, somewhat raucous call that is often heard in the rainforest canopy.
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