The Rose-throated Becard is a Mexican and Central American species that barely reaches the United States in Arizona and Texas, where small numbers breed in riparian sycamore canyons. The male has a rosy-pink throat patch and a large, rounded head. It builds a distinctive, large, gourd-shaped hanging nest of plant fibers suspended from a tree branch.
Best time to see a Rose-throated Becard
The best time to see a Rose-throated Becard is March–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 545 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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