Cerulean-capped Manakin vs Band-tailed Manakin

Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla compared with Pipra fasciicauda

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Cerulean-capped Manakin Band-tailed Manakin
Scientific Name Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla Pipra fasciicauda
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pipridae Pipridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 10.7 cm (4.2 in) 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 9.82 g (0.35 oz) 16.516666666666666 g (0.58 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Cerulean-capped Manakin only

None

Band-tailed Manakin only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Cerulean-capped Manakin

Least Concern

Band-tailed Manakin

About These Birds

Band-tailed Manakin

The Band-tailed Manakin is a small manakin of the family Pipridae found in lowland forests and forest edges across central South America. Weighing about 16.5g with a wingspan of 12.7cm, males display a bright red head contrasting with black body and banded tail. Males perform elaborate courtship displays at leks to attract females.

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