Wied's Tyrant-Manakin
Neopelma aurifrons
Nondescript manakin that may be mistaken for a flycatcher. Has an olive-green back, a grayish throat, and yellowish underparts. The yellow crown patch is typically concealed. Found in the interior of humid forests, occasionally venturing to the edges. A common call is a startled “yo-dee-wo-dee”. The similar Serra do Mar Tyrant-Manakin has a conspicuous yellow crown patch, occupies different edge habitats, and has a more complex song.
Identification
Wied's tyrant-manakin (Neopelma aurifrons) is a Near-threatened species of bird in the family Pipridae, the manakins. It is endemic to Brazil.
Taxonomy
Genus: Neopelma; Family: Pipridae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Neopelma aurifrons
- Authority
- (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pipridae
- Genus
- Neopelma
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: declining.
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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