Cerulean-capped Manakin
NameCerulean-capped Manakin
Common NameCerulean-capped Manakin
Scientific NameLepidothrix coeruleocapilla
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black body, a brilliant cerulean blue crown (cap), and a patch of cerulean blue on the lower back and flanks. Females are predominantly olive-green with a paler belly and lack the bright blue markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes and soft 'seet' calls, often given while foraging or during displays.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in central and southern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Glossy black body (male), Bright cerulean blue crown (male), Bright cerulean blue rump and flanks (male), Found in Peruvian Andes
Description
This small, stocky manakin is known for its striking male plumage and quick movements in the forest understory. Males display a glossy black body contrasted with brilliant cerulean blue on the crown and rump, while females are duller olive-green. They primarily feed on small fruits and insects.
