Masked Tityra – A Splendid Bird in Costa Rica (April 2026) 花脸蒂泰霸鹟 – 哥斯达黎加的美丽鸟 (2026 年 4 月）

The Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) is a medium-sized passerine bird found from Mexico through Central America to South America, typically measuring around 20 cm (7.9 in) in length . It has a distinct red eye-ring and red base to the bill . The male is characterized by its black-and-whitish plumage with a black face mask, while the female has a brownish or greyish head . It inhabits forest canopies and woodlands, often in pairs, and is largely frugivorous, though it also consumes insects and small lizards . Its call is described as a sharp, pig-like “querp” .

The photos below feature a male Masked Tityra.

花脸蒂泰霸鹟 (Tityra semifasciata) 是一种中等体型的雀形目鸟类，分布于从墨西哥经中美洲至南美洲的地区，体长通常约20厘米。它具有明显的红色眼圈和红色喙基部。雄鸟以黑白相间的羽毛和黑色面部斑纹为特征，而雌鸟头部则呈褐色或灰色。它栖息于森林冠层和林地中，通常成对活动，主要以水果为食，但也捕食昆虫和小型蜥蜴。其叫声被描述为尖锐的、似猪叫的“querp”。

以下照片展示的是一只雄性花脸蒂泰霸鹟。