Flame-crowned Manakin
Flame-crowned Manakin
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The Flame-crowned Manakin is a striking Piprid, with males displaying a fiery orange-red crown that glows in the forest understory. Females are olive-green.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland forests in central Amazonian Brazil, particularly south of the Amazon River.
How to spot
Scan the understory and mid-story of mature lowland forests. The male's brilliant orange-red crown is unmistakable. Listen for their calls at leks.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with display activity concentrated in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland forests in central Amazonian Brazil, particularly south of the Amazon River.
How to spot
Scan the understory and mid-story of mature lowland forests. The male's brilliant orange-red crown is unmistakable. Listen for their calls at leks.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with display activity concentrated in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The male's intensely colored crown is particularly conspicuous during courtship, when he puffs up the feathers to maximize visibility to a potential mate.
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