Long-tailed manakin
Chiroxiphia linearis
The long-tailed manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae native to Central America where it inhabits both wet and dry tropical and subtropical forests.
About the Long-tailed manakin
The long-tailed manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae native to Central America where it inhabits both wet and dry tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small, plump bird about 10 centimetres (4 in) long. Males have black plumage with a blue back and a red crown, and the two central tail feathers are greatly elongated. Females and juveniles are olive-green with paler underparts. At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour with a complex coordinated courtship dance. 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 Long-tailed manakin
- At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour with a complex coordinated courtship dance.
- 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 long-tailed manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae native to Central America where it inhabits both wet and dry tropical and subtropical forests.
- Males have black plumage with a blue back and a red crown, and the two central tail feathers are greatly elongated.
- It is a small, plump bird about 10 centimetres (4 in) long.
Conservation Status
The Long-tailed 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 | Chiroxiphia |
| Species | Chiroxiphia linearis |
Range & Habitat
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