Green Manakin
Xenopipo holochlora
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPipridae (Manakins)
- GenusXenopipo (Black and Olive Manakins)
- SpeciesXenopipo holochlora (Green Manakin)
About the Green Manakin
The green manakin (Cryptopipo holochlora) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The green manakin was originally described as Chloropipo holochlora. During much of the twentieth century it was placed in genus Xenopipo. However, a study published in 2013 showed that Xenopipo was polyphyletic and proposed a new genus Cryptopipo for the green manakin. Taxonomic systems soon adopted the reassignment.
Before the reassignment and for a time after it several systems assigned four subspecies to Crytopipo holochlora. By 2023 many had separated what is now the Choco manakin (C. litae) with two subspecies from C. holochlora. However, as of October 2025 the independent South American Classification Committee has not recognized the Choco manakin.
According to the IOC, the Clements taxonomy, and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World the green manakin has two subspecies, the nominate C. h. holochlora (Sclater, PL, 1888) and C. h. viridior (Chapman, 1924).
The green manakin is 11 to 13 cm (4.3 to 5.1 in) long and weighs 10.6 to 18.3 g (0.37 to 0.65 oz). The sexes are alike. Adults... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Jet Manakin
Xenopipo unicolor
Yungas Manakin
Chiroxiphia boliviana
Blue-rumped Manakin
Lepidothrix isidorei
Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin
Neopelma sulphureiventer
Painted Manakin
Machaeropterus eckelberryi
Fiery-capped Manakin
Machaeropterus pyrocephalus
White-crowned Manakin
Pipra pipra
Cerulean-capped Manakin
Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla
Band-tailed Manakin
Pipra fasciicauda
Blue-capped Manakin
Lepidothrix coronata
Golden-headed Manakin
Pipra erythrocephala
Striolated Manakin
Machaeropterus striolatus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green Manakin sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Green Manakin in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.