Araripe Manakin
Chiroxiphia bokermanni
Critically EndangeredAves · Passeriformes · Pipridae
About
The Araripe manakin is a species of bird from the family of manakins (Pipridae). It was discovered in 1996 and scientifically described in 1998. The species epithet commemorates Brazilian zoologist and wildlife filmmaker Werner Bokermann, who died in 1995. Because of its helmet-like crown it has received the Portuguese name soldadinho-do-araripe which means "little soldier of Araripe". This name also associates it with the related, but more widespread, helmeted manakin, which is known simply as the soldadinho.
Fun Fact
It was discovered in 1996 and scientifically described in 1998.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the Chapada do Araripe (Araripe uplands) in the Brazilian state of Ceará in the north eastern region of the country.
Diet
Consumes both plant and animal materials as part of their diet.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change