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 General Info
  Photo By Dubi Shapiro  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 
    Nest Placement 
  Shrub 
  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 
 General Info
Feeding Habits
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  Photo By Dubi Shapiro  Scientific Classification
 Phylum 
  Chordates   Class 
  Birds   Order 
  Perching birds   Family 
  Manakins   Genus 
  Black and Olive Manakins   Species 
  Yellow-headed Manakin