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 →
Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
Golden-collared Manakin
Manacus vitellinus
Golden-headed Manakin
Pipra erythrocephala
White-ruffed Manakin
Corapipo altera
Blue-capped Manakin
Lepidothrix coronata
Red-capped Manakin
Pipra mentalis
Lance-tailed Manakin
Chiroxiphia lanceolata
Bananaquit
Coereba flaveola
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Blue-gray Tanager
Thraupis episcopus
Cocoa Woodcreeper
Xiphorhynchus susurrans
Streaked Flycatcher
Myiodynastes maculatus
Black-chested Jay
Cyanocorax affinis
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 Darién National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green Manakin sighting in Darién National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green Manakin in Darién National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Green Manakin in Darién National Park in our monthly data.