Cerulean-capped Manakin

Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla (Tschudi, 1844)

8.5–9 cmLength9.7 gWeight

The cerulean-capped manakin (Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae.

Busiest months: August–September and November · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cerulean-capped Manakin has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru208 records
Manu BiolodgePeru3 records
Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The cerulean-capped manakin (Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Cerulean-capped Manakin?

The Cerulean-capped Manakin is about 8.5–9 cm long and weighs around 9.7 g.

Where does the Cerulean-capped Manakin live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Cerulean-capped Manakin?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August, September and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Cerulean-capped Manakin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cerulean-capped Manakin as Least Concern.

What does the Cerulean-capped Manakin eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Cerulean-capped Manakin in?

It belongs to the family Manakins (Pipridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 8.5–9 cm
Weight: 9.7 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 53 mm
Tail: 26 mm
Bill: 10 mm
Tarsus: 15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Manakins Pipridae
Genus: Lepidothrix

Other birds in the genus Lepidothrix

Velvety ManakinLepidothrix velutina

Blue-capped ManakinLepidothrix coronata

Snow-capped ManakinLepidothrix nattereri

Golden-crowned ManakinLepidothrix vilasboasi

Opal-crowned ManakinLepidothrix iris

Orange-bellied ManakinLepidothrix suavissima

White-fronted ManakinLepidothrix serena

Blue-rumped ManakinLepidothrix isidorei

Dwarf Tyrant-ManakinTyranneutes stolzmanni

Tiny Tyrant-ManakinTyranneutes virescens

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