Opal-crowned Manakin
NameOpal-crowned Manakin
Common NameOpal-crowned Manakin
Scientific NameLepidothrix iris
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant green body, bright yellow belly, and a distinctive iridescent white (opal) crown. Females and immatures are duller, mostly green above with yellowish underparts, lacking the iridescent crown. The bird in the image appears to be a female or immature due to the lack of the iridescent crown.
Vocalization / CallCalls include a soft, high-pitched 'seep' or 'tsip' and a series of short, buzzy notes. Males also produce mechanical wing sounds during their elaborate courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a relatively small area in eastern Amazonian Brazil, specifically in the states of Pará and Maranhão.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green plumage (males), yellowish belly (females/immatures), iridescent white crown (males), short tail, forest habitat
Description
A small, vibrant manakin species, typically found in humid lowland evergreen forests. Males are striking with a brilliant green body, yellow belly, and an iridescent white crown, while females are duller green with yellowish underparts. They are active forest dwellers, primarily feeding on fruits and insects.
