Golden-crowned Manakin (Lepidothrix vilasboasi)
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Golden-crowned Manakin

Lepidothrix vilasboasi (Sick, 1959)

8.5–9 cmLength8.4 gWeight

The golden-crowned manakin (Lepidothrix vilasboasi) is a small species of perching bird in the manakin family (Pipridae) endemic to Brazil.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

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.

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Questions

How big is the Golden-crowned Manakin?

The Golden-crowned Manakin is about 8.5–9 cm long and weighs around 8.4 g.

Where does the Golden-crowned Manakin live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Brazil.

Is the Golden-crowned Manakin endangered?

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

What does the Golden-crowned Manakin eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Golden-crowned Manakin in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.5–9 cm
Weight
8.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
55 mm
Tail
31 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

South America: central Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Manakins Pipridae
Genus
Lepidothrix

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Golden-crowned Manakin

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