Araripe Manakin
NameAraripe Manakin
Common NameAraripe Manakin
Scientific NameAntilophia bokermanni
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have a pure white body, bright red erectile crest extending from the forehead to the nape, and black primaries, secondaries, and tail. Females are olive-green overall, paler on the underparts, with a smaller, duller reddish-orange crest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'pee-pee-pee' or 'tseet-tseet-tseet' notes, often given during displays or as contact calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very small area on the Araripe plateau in Ceará, northeastern Brazil, primarily found in humid gallery forests near water sources.
Identifying FeaturesMale's striking white body with black wings and tail, Prominent, bright red erectile crest on males, Olive-green plumage with duller crest on females, Restricted geographic range in the Araripe plateau
Description
The Araripe Manakin is a small, strikingly colored passerine bird. Males are predominantly white with a prominent red crest and black wings and tail, while females are olive-green with a smaller, duller crest. This species is known for its lekking behavior, where males display to attract mates.
