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Pitiguari (Rufous-browed Peppershrike)

Cychlaris gujanensis ochrocephala

Description:

It measures about 16.5 centimeters, has head and beak disproportionate to the body. The beak is all gray with light pink tone, powerful aspect and ending with a fine point, face down, looks like a beak of a bird of prey on a bird. The colors are unique, with a gray head and neck, a clear and characteristic reddish brown band on the eyes (dark orange in adults, uniform brown in juveniles). Top of head olive or dark gray. Chest, a wide yellow band separates the stomach and throat light gray, almost white. Greenish brown back. Male and female are identical.

Habitat:

Occurs in much of Brazil, specifically This subspecies lives in southeastern Brazil in areas of forests and savannas.

Notes:

Nikon D750 - Sigma 50-500mm

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CassioCorradi
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CassioCorradi

MG, Brazil

Spotted on Dec 12, 2014
Submitted on Dec 12, 2014

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