Choco Manakin
NameChoco Manakin
Common NameChoco Manakin
Scientific NameChiroxiphia corycodes
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFemales and immature males, like the one pictured, have dull olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, particularly on the belly and vent. They have dark eyes and a short, dark bill. Adult males are sexually dimorphic, featuring a black body, bright blue back, and a prominent red crown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft 'pip' or 'peep' notes, and sometimes a sharp 'chip'. Males also produce more complex, whirring sounds during their elaborate lekking displays.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Chocó biogeographic region, inhabiting humid lowland and foothill forests in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green and yellowish plumage (females/immatures), Dark eyes, Short, dark bill, Sexual dimorphism (males black/blue/red), Found in Chocó forests
Description
The Choco Manakin is a small, stocky bird found in humid lowland forests. Females and immatures are olive-green with yellowish underparts, while adult males display striking black, blue, and red plumage. They are known for their fruit-eating habits and elaborate lekking behavior.
