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Blue-backed Manakin

Chiroxiphia pareola

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.9 cm
Weight
19.8 g
Family
Pipridae
Order
Passeriformes

The Blue-backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola) is a bird species in the family Pipridae (manakins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.9 cm and a weight of 19.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.9 cm 5.5 in
Weight 19.8 g 0.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 15 days.

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Blue-backed Manakin has been recorded in 4 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blue-backed Manakin endangered?
The Blue-backed Manakin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-backed Manakin nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Blue-backed Manakin?
The Blue-backed Manakin has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 19.8 g.
What order and family does the Blue-backed Manakin belong to?
The Blue-backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pipridae.

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