Fiery-capped Manakin vs Band-tailed Manakin
Machaeropterus pyrocephalus compared with Pipra fasciicauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fiery-capped Manakin | Band-tailed Manakin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machaeropterus pyrocephalus | Pipra fasciicauda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pipridae | Pipridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.66 g (0.34 oz) | 16.516666666666666 g (0.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fiery-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.