Pale-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
NamePale-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
Common NamePale-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
Scientific NameNeopelma pallescens
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, pale grayish-white underparts, especially on the belly. It has a bright yellow crown patch, often hidden, and a pale eye-ring. The bill is pale bluish-gray.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'pseee' or 'tseee' note, sometimes repeated, and a rapid series of 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northeastern Paraguay, primarily in South America.
Identifying Featuresyellow crown patch (often concealed), pale grayish-white belly, olive-green upperparts, pale bill, upright posture, tail flicking behavior
Description
This small, olive-green manakin is characterized by its pale grayish-white belly and a distinctive, often concealed, yellow crown patch. It typically forages in the understory of dry forests, often perching upright and flicking its tail.
