Orange-bellied Manakin (Lepidothrix suavissima)
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Orange-bellied Manakin

Lepidothrix suavissima (Salvin & Godman, 1882)

9 cmLength8.5 gWeight

The orange-bellied manakin (Lepidothrix suavissima), also known as the tepui manakin, is a species of bird in the family Pipridae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela, Guyana

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela, Guyana

Orange-bellied Manakin has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela109 records
  2. RF de Imataca – Campamento Río GrandeVenezuela22 records
  3. Iwokrama River LodgeGuyana1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

VenezuelaGuyana

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 orange-bellied manakin (Lepidothrix suavissima), also known as the tepui manakin, is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Orange-bellied Manakin?

The Orange-bellied Manakin is about 9 cm long and weighs around 8.5 g.

Where does the Orange-bellied Manakin live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Venezuela and Guyana.

When is the best time to see the Orange-bellied Manakin?

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

Is the Orange-bellied Manakin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Orange-bellied Manakin as Least Concern.

What does the Orange-bellied Manakin eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Orange-bellied Manakin in?

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

At a glance

Length
9 cm
Weight
8.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
28 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Manakins Pipridae
Genus
Lepidothrix

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Orange-bellied Manakin

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