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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