© Bradley Davis
© Bradley Davis

White-tailed Tityra Tityra leucura

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Rare and mysterious species long known only from a 19th century specimen, but more recently seen by a lucky few in southern Amazonian Brazil. Seems to prefer the canopy of tall, humid forest. Mostly white with a slightly grayer back, and black cap and wings. Compared to other tityra species, note white tail, shorter and smaller bill, and lack of any bare facial skin. Taxonomic affinities are uncertain, and shape and behavior seem closer to some becards than other tityras. Voice unknown.

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