Band-tailed Manakin vs Wire-tailed Manakin
Pipra fasciicauda compared with Pipra filicauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-tailed Manakin | Wire-tailed Manakin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipra fasciicauda | Pipra filicauda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pipridae | Pipridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 16.516666666666666 g (0.58 oz) | 16.45 g (0.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Band-tailed Manakin
Least Concern
Wire-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.