Black Manakin

Xenopipo atronitens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Pipridae

About

The black manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

In elevation it is found below 500 m (1,600 ft) in Colombia and mostly below 700 m (2,300 ft) but up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) in Venezuela.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is on nutrient-poor sandy soils.

Diet

Feeds on fruits and insects that it grabs from foliage and branches with short sallies from a perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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