Lance-tailed Manakin
NameLance-tailed Manakin
Common NameLance-tailed Manakin
Scientific NameChiroxiphia lanceolata
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black body with a bright crimson-red crown. Their bill is black and legs are bright orange. Females are olive-green overall with a paler, yellowish belly and duller legs.
Vocalization / CallMales produce a variety of sharp 'chew' notes, buzzing 'bzzzt' sounds, and a distinctive 'toledo' whistle, often in synchronized duet calls during lek displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America from southwestern Costa Rica through Panama, and extending into northern South America in Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright red crown (male), glossy black plumage (male), lance-shaped central tail feathers, bright orange legs
Description
This small, active passerine is known for the male's striking plumage and elaborate lekking displays. Males are glossy black with a vibrant red crown, while females are duller olive-green. They are often found in the understory of tropical forests.
