Orange-collared Manakin
A species of Collared Manakins Scientific name : Manacus aurantiacus Genus : Collared Manakins
Orange-collared Manakin, A species of Collared Manakins
Botanical name: Manacus aurantiacus
Genus: Collared Manakins
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The orange-collared manakin is, like its relatives, a compact short-tailed bird with a heavy hooked bill, orange legs and brightly coloured male plumage. It is typically 10 cm long and weighs 15.5 g. The adult male has a black crown, wings and tail, and a black band across the midback. The rest of the head, neck, breast and upper back are orange, the rump is olive-green, and the belly is bright yellow. The male wings are heavily modified, with the five outer primaries very narrow for their outer half, and the inner primaries thickened and bowed. This feature is shared only by the male White-collared and golden-collared manakins. The male's call is a clear cheeuu, and the wings are used to make a loud snap like a breaking twig, as with other manakins, and various rustling and whiffling noises produced by the modified wings. The female and young males are olive-green with a yellow belly. They are very similar to female white-collared manakin, but there is no range overlap. First-year males have a golden tinge to the breast. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Orange-collared Manakin primarily consumes small fruits and insects. While foraging, it employs rapid movements to snatch prey or pluck food items, exhibiting dexterity and agility. A notable adaptation is its preference for particular fruits that help in attracting mates during elaborate courtship displays.
Habitat
Mature wet forest, older second growth, gallery woodland, tall thickets with a canopy, forest borders, shade plantations, gardens
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Distribution Area
It occurs in the lowlands and foothills of the Pacific slope up to 1100 m, being replaced on the Caribbean slopes of tropical Central America by the closely related white-collared manakin, M. candei, and eastwards of its range to northwestern Colombia by the golden-collared manakin, Manacus vitellinus, of which was formerly considered a subspecies. This is a bird of semi-open moist forest, tall secondary growth, shady plantations and gardens.
Species Status
This bird has a somewhat restricted range but is fairly common. The population trend is thought to be slowly decreasing owing to the destruction of its habitat, nevertheless, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated the bird's conservation status as being of "least concern".
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Manakins Genus
Collared Manakins Species
Orange-collared Manakin 
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