#pipridae

[herpsandbirds]

Long-tailed Manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis), males, family Pipridae, order Passeriformes, Guatemala

photograph by Purvesh Ronvelwala

[birdblues]

Golden-collared Manakin

[best-bird-tournament]

Manakin (Pipridae) family - round 1, section 2

Which is the best bird?

Golden-winged manakin

Band-tailed manakin

Cerulean-capped manakin

Striolated manakin

Choco manakin

Sulphur-bellied tyrant-manakin

White-ruffed manakin

Jet manakin

Voting ended onDec 19, 2025

[spinus-pinus]

Golden-collared Manakin Manacus vitellinus

7/12/2024 Caldas, Colombia

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[all-bird-creechur]

Olive Manikin Xenopipo uniformis

It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. The olive manakin's "advertising call" is "a clear, rising whistle, preeeeeeeeEE, penetrating but not loud". It is sometimes preceded by "a few low, stuttery stu-tu-tu-tu-tu notes given quickly, or a short chip note".

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[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Hummingbirds are famous for their rapid flight-- most individuals can beat their wings about 60 times a second. However, there is one bird out there that's even faster: the red-capped manakin. As part of their mating dance, males of this species quickly rub their wings against their tail to generate a snapping sound. To do this, they have to beat their wings at a rate of nearly 80 times per second!

Check out ornithologist Dr. Kim Bostwick explain the mechanics behind this unique behavior:

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[aesthetic-birds]

Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus)

© Andres Vasquez Noboa - Tropical Birding Tours

[bigbirdpoof]

Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus)

© Michel Bourque