Striolated Manakin
NameStriolated Manakin
Common NameStriolated Manakin
Scientific NameMachaeropterus striolatus
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright red crown, olive-green upperparts, and whitish underparts heavily streaked with reddish-brown, especially on the breast and flanks. Females are duller, mostly olive-green with fainter streaking on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'pseee' or 'tseet' notes, often given in a rapid series. Males also produce mechanical sounds with their modified wing feathers during courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, ranging from southern Colombia through eastern Ecuador and Peru, into northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright red crown (male), Olive-green upperparts, Prominent reddish-brown streaking on whitish underparts, Short tail
Description
This small, plump manakin is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and distinctive streaked underparts. Males display a vibrant red crown, contrasting with their otherwise subdued plumage. They are known for their quick, darting movements within the forest understory.
