Flame-crowned Manakin
NameFlame-crowned Manakin
Common NameFlame-crowned Manakin
Scientific NameHeterocercus linteatus
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have glossy black upperparts, a brilliant flame-orange crown, a white throat, and rich rufous-chestnut underparts. Females and immature males have olive-green to dark brownish upperparts, a dark cap (lacking the flame crown), a distinct white throat, and rufous-brown underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' or 'tseet' notes, often accompanied by a buzzing 'zzzzzt' sound. Males also produce mechanical wing sounds during their elaborate courtship displays.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the western Amazon basin, found in a relatively restricted range in eastern Peru and western Brazil, south of the Amazon River.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, stocky build, Males: bright flame-orange crown, black back, white throat, rufous belly, Females/Immatures: dark cap, white throat, rufous belly, Found in humid lowland forests, Distinctive calls and display behaviors
Description
The Flame-crowned Manakin is a small, stocky passerine known for its striking sexual dimorphism. Males boast a vibrant flame-orange crown, while females and immatures are duller, featuring a dark cap and olive-brown plumage. These birds are typically found in the understory of humid forests, where they primarily feed on fruits.
