
Yungas Manakin
A species of Cooperative-displaying Manakins Scientific name : Chiroxiphia boliviana Genus : Cooperative-displaying Manakins
Yungas Manakin, A species of Cooperative-displaying Manakins
Botanical name: Chiroxiphia boliviana
Genus: Cooperative-displaying Manakins
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Description

The Yungas manakin (Chiroxiphia boliviana) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It closely resembles the blue-backed manakin, but unlike that species it has dull dark red legs and is found in humid highland forests in the Yungas of southeastern Peru and Bolivia.

Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The yungas Manakin is typically found in humid montane forests, favoring regions where fruit-bearing trees are abundant. These areas are often characterized by dense vegetation and a moist environment, with a preference for forest edges that provide a rich food source and suitable conditions for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit

Scientific Classification
