Araripe Manakin

Araripe Manakin

Antilophia bokermanni

Critically Endangered
Wingspan
15.1 cm
Weight
20.078333333333333 g
Family
Pipridae
Order
Passeriformes

The Araripe Manakin (Antilophia bokermanni) is a bird species in the family Pipridae (manakins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.1 cm and a weight of 20.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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About

The Araripe Manakin is a critically endangered manakin endemic to the Chapada do Araripe plateau in northeastern Brazil, weighing about 20 grams with a wingspan near 15 cm. Males are strikingly white with a red crest and black wings, while females are green. It is one of the most threatened birds in the Americas, restricted to a tiny fragment of humid forest fed by natural springs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 15.1 cm 5.9 in
Weight 20.078333333333333 g 0.71 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pipridae (Manakins)
Genus Antilophia
Species Antilophia bokermanni

Distribution

Araripe Manakin has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Araripe Manakin endangered?
The Araripe Manakin has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Araripe Manakin nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
How big is the Araripe Manakin?
The Araripe Manakin has a wingspan of 15.1 cm, weight of 20.078333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Araripe Manakin belong to?
The Araripe Manakin (Antilophia bokermanni) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pipridae.

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