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
 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 
    Nest Placement 
  Tree 
  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 
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Scientific Classification
 Phylum 
  Chordates   Class 
  Birds   Order 
  Perching birds   Family 
  Manakins   Genus 
  Black and Olive Manakins   Species 
  Black Manakin