Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus)
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Golden-collared Manakin

Manacus vitellinus (Gould, 1843)

10–12 cmLength18 gWeight

The golden-collared manakin (Manacus vitellinus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Panama, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Panama, Colombia

Golden-collared Manakin has been recorded at 62 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Tranquilo Bay Eco-Adventure LodgePanama2,934 records
  2. Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia2,328 records
  3. Panama Rainforest Discovery CenterPanama2,114 records
More places
  1. RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia1,922 records
  2. Pipeline Road (Camino del Oleoducto)Panama1,336 records
  3. Reserva San FranciscoPanama1,225 records
  4. Summit PondsPanama1,194 records
  5. Rinconcito de Macca BitePanama1,067 records
  6. Canopy CampPanama1,013 records
  7. Pipeline RoadPanama904 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PanamaColombia

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 golden-collared manakin (Manacus vitellinus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Golden-collared Manakin?

The Golden-collared Manakin is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Golden-collared Manakin live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Panama and Colombia. It is most often recorded in Panama and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Golden-collared Manakin?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Golden-collared Manakin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Golden-collared Manakin as Least Concern.

What does the Golden-collared Manakin eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Golden-collared Manakin in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
18 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
55 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: Panama and Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Manakins Pipridae
Genus
Manacus

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Golden-collared Manakin

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