Orange-crested Manakin
A species of Crested Manakins Scientific name : Heterocercus aurantiivertex Genus : Crested Manakins
Orange-crested Manakin, A species of Crested Manakins
Botanical name: Heterocercus aurantiivertex
Genus: Crested Manakins
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis
Description
The orange-crested manakin (Heterocercus aurantiivertex) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swampland and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Orange-crested Manakin's diet comprises fruits, notably figs, and insects. They forage by plucking or catching food in flight, frequently performing aerial sallies.
Habitat
Orange-crested Manakin typically inhabits the seasonally flooded várzea forests that are found within broader black-water river systems. These forests are characterized by their distinct seasonal flooding patterns, which create a dynamic ecosystem rich in biodiversity. Orange-crested Manakin's habitat is generally restricted to areas with these particular environmental conditions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Manakins Genus
Crested Manakins Species
Orange-crested Manakin