A small, vibrant songbird found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America. Males are easily identified by their glossy black plumage contrasted with a bright golden-yellow head and red nape.
Where to spot
Humid tropical and subtropical forests in the Amazon basin and northern South America, including countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
How to spot
Seek out areas with dense understory vegetation near fruiting trees. Listen for their distinctive whirring wings and sharp 'snap' sounds, which indicate a male performing at a lek.
When to spot
Active throughout the year, with peak activity for male displays often occurring during the breeding season, typically early mornings.
Where to spot
Humid tropical and subtropical forests in the Amazon basin and northern South America, including countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
How to spot
Seek out areas with dense understory vegetation near fruiting trees. Listen for their distinctive whirring wings and sharp 'snap' sounds, which indicate a male performing at a lek.
When to spot
Active throughout the year, with peak activity for male displays often occurring during the breeding season, typically early mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Male Golden-headed Manakins engage in elaborate courtship displays at communal 'leks,' involving rapid wing movements that produce buzzing sounds and quick jumps between branches.
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