Yellow-headed Manakin
A species of Black and Olive Manakins Scientific name : Chloropipo flavicapilla Genus : Black and Olive Manakins
Yellow-headed Manakin, A species of Black and Olive Manakins
Botanical name: Chloropipo flavicapilla
Genus: Black and Olive Manakins
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The yellow-headed manakin (Chloropipo flavicapilla) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-headed Manakin primarily consumes fruits, with a preference for those from the rubiaceous genus Palicourea. It occasionally joins mixed-species flocks to feed.
Habitat
The habitat of yellow-headed Manakin is characterized by its preference for humid montane forests and mature secondary woodlands. These environments typically feature a high degree of moisture and dense vegetation, offering yellow-headed Manakin a lush ecosystem for feeding and breeding. Broadly, yellow-headed Manakin inhabits the montane regions of the northern portion of South America.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Manakins Genus
Black and Olive Manakins Species
Yellow-headed Manakin