Golden-headed manakin
Ceratopipra erythrocephala
The golden-headed manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical Central and South America in both wet and dry forests, secondary growth and plantations.
About the Golden-headed manakin
The golden-headed manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical Central and South America in both wet and dry forests, secondary growth and plantations. It is a small manakin, about 9.4 centimetres (3.7 in) long. Males are entirely black apart from a golden head, yellow bill, white and red thighs and pink legs. Females and juveniles are olive-green with pink legs. At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour during which they jump, slide and dart from perch to perch. This is a fairly common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Facts About Golden-headed manakin
- At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour during which they jump, slide and dart from perch to perch.
- This is a fairly common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
- The golden-headed manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical Central and South America in both wet and dry forests, secondary growth and plantations.
- Males are entirely black apart from a golden head, yellow bill, white and red thighs and pink legs.
- It is a small manakin, about 9.4 centimetres (3.7 in) long.
Conservation Status
The Golden-headed manakin is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Pipridae |
| Genus | Ceratopipra |
| Species | Ceratopipra erythrocephala |
Range & Habitat
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