Flame-crested Manakin
A species of Crested Manakins Scientific name : Heterocercus linteatus Genus : Crested Manakins
Flame-crested Manakin, A species of Crested Manakins
Botanical name: Heterocercus linteatus
Genus: Crested Manakins
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Description
Description
The flame-crested manakin (Heterocercus linteatus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swampland.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Flame-crested Manakin primarily dines on small fruits and arthropods like insects and spiders. This bird exhibits unique foraging tactics, relying on its agility to capture prey or pluck fruits. Flame-crested Manakin has adapted to a varied diet that ensures a rich nutrient intake.
Habitat
The flame-crested Manakin primarily inhabits seasonally flooded forests known as várzea, as well as riparian woodlands. These environments are characterized by their proximity to water bodies which undergo periodic flooding, and they support a rich ecosystem where the flame-crested Manakin finds shelter and resources for survival.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Manakins Genus
Crested Manakins Species
Flame-crested Manakin