The Golden-crowned Tyrant-Manakin is a small, olive-green manakin with a hidden golden crest on males. It inhabits humid lowland forests of the Guianas and northern Brazil.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, terra firme forests, and secondary growth in the Guianas and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for subtle movements in the understory or mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy or trilling calls. Observing a displaying male to see the crest requires luck and patience.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Listen for its calls.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, terra firme forests, and secondary growth in the Guianas and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for subtle movements in the understory or mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often buzzy or trilling calls. Observing a displaying male to see the crest requires luck and patience.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Listen for its calls.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The golden crest of the male is usually hidden, only being raised during displays, offering a brief flash of color.
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