Kinglet Manakin
NameKinglet Manakin
Common NameKinglet Manakin
Scientific NameMachaeropterus regulus
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright scarlet crown, olive-green upperparts, and whitish underparts heavily streaked with dark brown or black. Females are duller, mostly olive-green with paler, less distinctly streaked underparts.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a distinctive, insect-like 'zing' or 'buzz' call, often described as a 'snap' or 'crackle' sound produced by modified wing feathers during display.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresred crown (male), olive-green back, heavily streaked underparts, small size, distinctive wing-snapping call
Description
This small, vibrant manakin is characterized by its striking red crown, olive-green back, and heavily streaked underparts. Males are known for their elaborate courtship displays, often involving unique wing-snapping sounds. They typically inhabit the understory of humid tropical forests.
