Jet Manakin
NameJet Manakin
Common NameWhite-winged Manakin
Scientific NameMasius chrysopterus
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe bird in the image appears to be a female or immature, with a dusky olive-green to dark brown body and a very prominent white patch on the secondary flight feathers. Males are glossy black with a bright golden-yellow crown and the same white wing patches.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp 'chip' notes, buzzing sounds, and mechanical wing whirring produced during male courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru, typically at elevations between 1,400 and 2,400 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark body plumage (dusky olive-green to black), prominent white patch on secondary flight feathers, short tail, golden crown (males only)
Description
A small, stocky passerine found in montane forests, known for its elaborate courtship displays. Males are glossy black with a golden crown and prominent white wing patches, while females and immatures are dusky olive-green but retain the distinctive white wing patches.
