Yellow-headed Manakin
NameYellow-headed Manakin
Common NameYellow-headed Manakin
Scientific NameChloropipo flavicapilla
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant golden-yellow crown and nape, with the rest of the upperparts, wings, and tail being olive-green. The underparts are a paler yellowish-green, becoming whiter on the lower belly. Females are duller overall, with a less intense yellow on the head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched whistles, often described as 'swee-swee' or 'psit-psit', and a quiet, buzzing trill. They are generally not very vocal.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes mountains, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow head, olive-green body, small size, forest understory habitat
Description
A small, stocky manakin characterized by its striking bright yellow head that contrasts sharply with an olive-green body. This species typically forages quietly in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests, often alone or in mixed-species flocks.
