Opal-crowned Manakin

Lepidothrix iris (Schinz, 1851)

9 cmLength8 gWeight

The opal-crowned manakin (Lepidothrix iris) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Pipridae.

Busiest months: August · Most records: Brazil

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Opal-crowned 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

Parque Ecológico de GunmaBrazil66 records
São Félix do Xingu – listas históricasBrazil14 records
Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 opal-crowned manakin (Lepidothrix iris) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Opal-crowned Manakin?

The Opal-crowned Manakin is about 9 cm long and weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Opal-crowned Manakin live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Opal-crowned Manakin?

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

Is the Opal-crowned Manakin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Opal-crowned Manakin as Vulnerable.

What does the Opal-crowned Manakin eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Opal-crowned Manakin in?

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

At a glance

Length: 9 cm
Weight: 8 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Vulnerable

More measurements

Wing: 52 mm
Tail: 27 mm
Bill: 11 mm
Tarsus: 14 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Amazonia

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

Orange-bellied ManakinLepidothrix suavissima

White-fronted ManakinLepidothrix serena

Blue-rumped ManakinLepidothrix isidorei

Cerulean-capped ManakinLepidothrix coeruleocapilla

Dwarf Tyrant-ManakinTyranneutes stolzmanni

Tiny Tyrant-ManakinTyranneutes virescens

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