Yungas Manakin
NameYungas Manakin
Common NameYungas Manakin
Scientific NameChiroxiphia boliviana
FamilyPipridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a velvety black body, a brilliant crimson-red crown, and a contrasting white mantle (back). Females are duller, mostly olive-green above and paler, yellowish-green below, lacking the male's distinctive red and white markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, whistled 'peee-wit' or 'peee-wiiit' notes, often given in duets or trios. They also produce buzzing or snapping sounds during their elaborate display rituals.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests (Yungas) of the eastern Andes in Bolivia and southeastern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesMale's brilliant red crown, Male's contrasting white back patch, Small size, Found in Andean cloud forests, Lekking behavior
Description
A small, stocky manakin found in humid montane forests. Males are striking with a velvety black body, a brilliant crimson-red crown, and a prominent white patch on the back, while females are primarily olive-green. This species is known for its complex lekking displays.
