Opal-crowned Manakin vs Band-tailed Manakin

Lepidothrix iris compared with Pipra fasciicauda

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Opal-crowned Manakin Band-tailed Manakin
Scientific Name Lepidothrix iris Pipra fasciicauda
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pipridae Pipridae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 10.3 cm (4.1 in) 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 8.9 g (0.31 oz) 16.516666666666666 g (0.58 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Opal-crowned Manakin only

None

Band-tailed Manakin only

None

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Opal-crowned 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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