The Jamaican Becard (Pachyramphus niger) is a species of bird in the Tityridae family. Its genus, Pachyramphus, has traditionally been placed in Cotingidae or Tyrannidae, but evidence strongly suggest it is better placed in Tityridae. It is found in Cayman Islands and Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.
Source
- ^ Adopt the Family Tityridae - South American Classification Committee (2007)
- BirdLife International 2004. Pachyramphus niger. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007.
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