Birds
Cinnamon Becard
Pachyramphus cinnamomeus
Suspended from a branch, a bulky, globular nest far larger than its builder marks the territory of a cinnamon becard, its warm cinnamon-brown plumage blending easily into the lowland Neotropical forest it calls home.
Overview
The cinnamon becard, Pachyramphus cinnamomeus, is a Least Concern bird found across humid lowland forest from Central America into northern South America. Its rich cinnamon-brown plumage, distinctive oversized hanging nest, and mid-canopy foraging habits make it a recognizable though understated presence across its Neotropical range.
A nest bigger than the builder
The cinnamon becard’s large, rounded hanging nest is strikingly out of proportion to the bird’s own modest size, a bulky construction that provides substantial protection for eggs and chicks suspended well above the forest floor.
Status
Least Concern, remaining widespread across suitable lowland forest habitat throughout its range from Central America to northern South America.
Cinnamon Becard: common questions
Why is it called the cinnamon becard?
It shows rich cinnamon-brown colouring across nearly its entire body, a feature that gives the species its common name.
What kind of nest does the cinnamon becard build?
It constructs a large, globular hanging nest suspended from a branch, considerably bulkier than the bird itself.
Where does the cinnamon becard forage?
It typically forages at mid to upper forest levels, gleaning insects from vegetation rather than searching near the ground.
Where is the cinnamon becard found?
It ranges across humid lowland forest from Central America into northern South America.