Golden-headed Manakin
A species of Orange-headed and Wire-tailed Manakins Scientific name : Ceratopipra erythrocephala Genus : Orange-headed and Wire-tailed Manakins
Golden-headed Manakin, A species of Orange-headed and Wire-tailed Manakins
Botanical name: Ceratopipra erythrocephala
Genus: Orange-headed and Wire-tailed Manakins
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Description
Like other manakins, the golden-headed manakin is a compact, brightly coloured forest bird, typically 3.7 in (9.4 cm) long and weighing 0.44 oz (12.5 g). The adult male is black apart from a golden cap, white and red thighs, pink legs and a yellowish bill. The female and young males are olive-green and resemble female white-bearded manakins, but are smaller, shorter-tailed and have pinkish (not bright orange) legs. Apart from the buzzing display song (see below), the golden-headed manakin has a number of other calls, including a buzzing pir pir prrrrrt. 
Size
9 cm
General Info
Distribution Area
This manakin is found from Panama, Colombia and Trinidad south and east to the Guianas and Brazil and northern Peru. It is not found south of the Amazon or the Ucayali Rivers. It is a common bird of forests, second growth and plantations. Their upper altitudinal limit is usually about 3,600 ft (1,100 m), but they are occasionally found has high as c.5,000 ft (1,500 m) ASL. Like other manakins they eat fruit and some insects.
Scientific Classification
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