Golden-crowned Manakin
Lepidothrix vilasboasi
Rare, range-restricted manakin found in a small area of eastern Amazonia. A small, mostly green manakin with yellower underparts; note the glossy yellowish crown in the male. Told from other manakin species in range by the brighter green-and-yellow body color, and yellow crown in the male. Most commonly heard vocalizations include a rough “to-preeee” and a higher-pitched, thin rising whistle.
Identification
The golden-crowned manakin (Lepidothrix vilasboasi) is a small species of perching bird in the manakin family (Pipridae) endemic to Brazil. It is believed that the species originated as a natural hybrid of the opal-crowned and snow-crapped manakin.
Taxonomy
Genus: Lepidothrix; Family: Pipridae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Lepidothrix vilasboasi
- Authority
- (Sick, 1959)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pipridae
- Genus
- Lepidothrix
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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