Golden-winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus)
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Golden-winged Manakin

Masius chrysopterus (Lafresnaye, 1843)

12 gWeight

The golden-winged manakin (Masius chrysopterus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae.

Busiest months: January–February and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Golden-winged Manakin has been recorded at 106 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia1,254 records
  2. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador991 records
  3. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador875 records
More places
  1. La Florida - Bosque de Las AvesColombia646 records
  2. PNN Tatamá – Camino MontezumaColombia559 records
  3. Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia483 records
  4. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador456 records
  5. Camino Montezuma – La ClaritaColombia447 records
  6. Refugio Paz de las AvesEcuador439 records
  7. Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia387 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaEcuadorPeruVenezuela

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-winged manakin (Masius chrysopterus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Golden-winged Manakin?

The Golden-winged Manakin weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Golden-winged Manakin live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Venezuela to northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

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

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

Is the Golden-winged Manakin endangered?

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

What does the Golden-winged Manakin eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Golden-winged Manakin in?

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

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: northwestern Venezuela to northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Manakins Pipridae
Genus
Masius

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Golden-winged Manakin

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