The Striated Manakin is a small, subtly marked Piprid, characterized by fine streaking on its underparts. Males are black with a red crown, females olive-green.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid foothill and lower montane forests along the eastern slopes of the Andes, from Colombia south to Peru and Bolivia.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid forests. Look for the male's red crown and subtle streaking on the underparts; listen for its calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Males are most vocal in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid foothill and lower montane forests along the eastern slopes of the Andes, from Colombia south to Peru and Bolivia.
How to spot
Search the understory and mid-story of humid forests. Look for the male's red crown and subtle streaking on the underparts; listen for its calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Males are most vocal in the mornings. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many manakins that use loud mechanical sounds, this species relies more on its vocalizations and quieter wing sounds during courtship.
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