Black Manakin
A species of Black and Olive Manakins Scientific name : Xenopipo atronitens Genus : Black and Olive Manakins
Black Manakin, A species of Black and Olive Manakins
Botanical name: Xenopipo atronitens
Genus: Black and Olive Manakins
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Description
Description
The black manakin (Xenopipo atronitens) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Black Manakin consumes small fruits and insects, captured using aerial sally techniques. It often joins mixed-species flocks for foraging.
Habitat
Black Manakin typically inhabits scrubby savanna woodlands and thickets, with a preference for stunted várzea forests and gallery woodlands. These environments often feature white sandy soils, which are especially prevalent in certain broad geographical regions. The species favors areas with these particular soil conditions for its habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Manakins Genus
Black and Olive Manakins Species
Black Manakin