Golden-headed Manakin

Golden-headed Manakin

Ceratopipra erythrocephala

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Pipridae

About

The golden-headed manakin is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical Central and South America in both wet and dry forests, secondary growth and plantations. It is a small manakin, about 9.4 centimetres (3.7 in) long. Males are entirely black apart from a golden head, yellow bill, white and red thighs and pink legs. Females and juveniles are olive-green with pink legs. At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour during which they jump, slide and dart from perch to perch. This is a fairly common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

Groups of up to 12 birds may perform together.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat fruit and some insects and spiders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance