Long-tailed Manakin
Long-tailed Manakin
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The Long-tailed Manakin is a small, striking Piprid, with males displaying a black body, blue back, and extremely long central tail feathers. Females are green.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid and dry forests, forest edges, and second growth in Central America, primarily from Mexico to Costa Rica.
How to spot
Search for active leks where males perform their elaborate dances, often on low branches in the understory. The male's long tail and blue back are unmistakable.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but peak display activity is in the early morning. Observable year-round, with breeding displays most intense during the dry season.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid and dry forests, forest edges, and second growth in Central America, primarily from Mexico to Costa Rica.
How to spot
Search for active leks where males perform their elaborate dances, often on low branches in the understory. The male's long tail and blue back are unmistakable.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but peak display activity is in the early morning. Observable year-round, with breeding displays most intense during the dry season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Male Long-tailed Manakins engage in unique cooperative courtship displays, where two or three males will dance together to attract a female, an unusual behavior among birds.
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