Snow-capped Manakin (Lepidothrix nattereri)
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Snow-capped Manakin

Lepidothrix nattereri (Sclater, PL, 1865)

8.5–9.2 cmLength8.4 gWeight

The snow-capped manakin (Lepidothrix nattereri) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae.

Busiest months: August · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August · Most records: Brazil

Snow-capped Manakin has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil412 records
  2. Jardim da AmazôniaBrazil144 records
  3. Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil114 records
More places
  1. Cristalino Lodge – Torre 2 e trilhaBrazil96 records
  2. Cristalino Lodge – entorno do LodgeBrazil40 records
  3. Cristalino Lodge – Torre 1Brazil38 records

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 snow-capped manakin (Lepidothrix nattereri) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Snow-capped Manakin?

The Snow-capped Manakin is about 8.5–9.2 cm long and weighs around 8.4 g.

Where does the Snow-capped Manakin live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Snow-capped Manakin?

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

Is the Snow-capped Manakin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Snow-capped Manakin as Least Concern.

What does the Snow-capped Manakin eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Snow-capped Manakin in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.5–9.2 cm
Weight
8.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
26 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Manakins Pipridae
Genus
Lepidothrix

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Snow-capped Manakin

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