Cinnamon Manakin-Tyrant
NameCinnamon Manakin-Tyrant
Common NameCinnamon Manakin-Tyrant
Scientific NameNeopipo cinnamomea
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head with a prominent, often concealed, yellow crown patch. Their underparts are a striking cinnamon-rufous, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts and wings. Females are similar but typically have a duller or absent crown patch.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseee' or 'tseet' note, often repeated. It may also produce soft trills or a series of short, sharp notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon basin and adjacent regions of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (9-10 cm), Cinnamon-rufous underparts, Grey head with a concealed yellow crown patch (males), Olive-brown upperparts, Quiet, manakin-like behavior in forest understory
Description
This tiny, distinctive tyrant-flycatcher exhibits a manakin-like appearance and behavior, often perching quietly in the understory of humid forests. It is known for its cinnamon underparts and a concealed yellow crown patch in males. It typically forages for insects by sallying from a perch.
