Black Manakin
Black Manakin
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The Black Manakin is a small, glossy black Piprid, with males being entirely black and females a duller, dark green. It is a striking forest inhabitant.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland forests, especially terra firme forests, across a wide range in the Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of mature forests. Look for the male's glossy black plumage. Listening for their distinctive calls is often the easiest way to locate them.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with males most vocal in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland forests, especially terra firme forests, across a wide range in the Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of mature forests. Look for the male's glossy black plumage. Listening for their distinctive calls is often the easiest way to locate them.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with males most vocal in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its uniform dark plumage, the male Black Manakin performs elaborate courtship displays, though less showy than some other manakins.
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