Swallow-tailed Manakin
Swallow-tailed Manakin
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The Swallow-tailed Manakin is a stunning Piprid with a glossy black body, bright blue back, and a deeply forked 'swallow' tail. Females are green.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants and adjacent forests in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for males at leks in the forest understory. The male's glossy blue back and deeply forked tail are unmistakable. Listen for their mechanical wing sounds.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with peak display activity in the early morning. Observable year-round in its resident range.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants and adjacent forests in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for males at leks in the forest understory. The male's glossy blue back and deeply forked tail are unmistakable. Listen for their mechanical wing sounds.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with peak display activity in the early morning. Observable year-round in its resident range.
Males have highly modified wing feathers that produce a characteristic whirring or buzzing sound during their elaborate aerial courtship displays.
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