Cerulean-capped Manakin
Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPipridae (Manakins)
- GenusLepidothrix (Crowned Manakins)
- SpeciesLepidothrix coeruleocapilla (Cerulean-capped Manakin)
About the Cerulean-capped Manakin
The cerulean-capped manakin (Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is endemic to Peru. The cerulean-capped manakin was originally described in 1844 as Pipra coeruleo-capilla. By the late 1900s genus Lepidothrix was recognized as separate from Pipra and several species including the cerulean-capped manakin were assigned to it.
The cerulean-capped manakin is monotypic. It and the blue-rumped manakin (L. isidorei) are sister species. The cerulean-capped manakin is 8.5 to 9 cm (3.3 to 3.5 in) long and weighs about 9 g (0.32 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a bright blue crown and upper nape and a deeper blue rump and uppertail coverts. The rest of their plumage is black. Adult females have green upperparts whose color is brightest on the rump. Their tail is dusky green. They have a mostly pale grayish face and throat. Their breast is a duller green than their back and their belly is yellowish gray. Both sexes have a dark brownish red iris, a blackish maxilla, a gray mandible, and grayish legs and feet.
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Recent sightings of Cerulean-capped Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cerulean-capped Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cerulean-capped Manakin sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cerulean-capped Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Cerulean-capped Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.