White-bearded Manakin
White-bearded Manakin
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The White-bearded Manakin is a charismatic Piprid, with males displaying a striking white 'beard' on their throat and a black body. Females are dull olive-green.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland forests and forest edges across Central America and northern South America, from Costa Rica to Brazil and Bolivia.
How to spot
Search for males at active leks in the forest understory. The male's white beard and rapid, noisy displays are definitive identification features.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with peak display activity in the early morning. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland forests and forest edges across Central America and northern South America, from Costa Rica to Brazil and Bolivia.
How to spot
Search for males at active leks in the forest understory. The male's white beard and rapid, noisy displays are definitive identification features.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, with peak display activity in the early morning. Observable year-round.
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Males are famous for their elaborate courtship displays involving rapid jumps and slides on a horizontal branch, often accompanied by loud wing snaps and a distinctive 'tsee-tsee-tsa' call.
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