Rose-throated Becard (Male) in Costa Maya, Mexico.

The Rose-throated Becard (Pachyramphus aglaiae) is a medium-sized member of the family Tityridae. Its genus, Pachyramphus, has traditionally been placed in Cotingidae or Tyrannidae, but evidence strongly suggests it is better placed in Tityridae.

Rose-throated Becard (Female) in Costa Maya, Mexico.

Rose-throated Becards usually occur in riparian areas of pine-oak woodlands and evergreen forest. They breed from south-easternmost Arizona and extreme southern Texas of the United States to western Panama. Breeding is local and sporadic in the USA and becomes more regular in Mexico. Birds are normally permanent residents, but any birds found in the US do retreat for the winter.

Rose-throated Becard (Male) in Costa Maya, Mexico.

The most distinguishing characteristics of this bird is the rose-colored neck bib found in adult males. Males are mostly gray in color, with a contrasting darker upperside and a pale gray underside. Males also show a black crown. Females are mostly brown in color, with a rusty brown upperside, and a pale buffy underside. The crown is a dark gray, not nearly as stunning as the males. [Wikipedia]

Rose-throated Becard (Female) in Costa Maya, Mexico.

Rose-throated Becard Facts [What A Bird]

• The Rose-throated Becard makes a large foot-long globular nest, usually suspended from a tree limb. The entrance hole is found on the bottom.
• This quiet, unobtrusive bird spends most of its time foraging in tall trees and is therefore difficult to find.
• A group of flycatchers has many collective nouns, including an “outfield,” “swatting,” “zapper,” and “zipper” of flycatchers.

Rose-throated Becard (Male) in Costa Maya, Mexico.