Red-headed Manakin
Pipra rubrocapilla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPipridae (Manakins)
- GenusPipra (Orange-headed and Wire-tailed Manakins)
- SpeciesPipra rubrocapilla (Red-headed Manakin)
About the Red-headed Manakin
The red-headed manakin (Ceratopipra rubrocapilla) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. The red-headed manakin was originally described as Pipra rubro-capilla. Though its present genus Ceratopipra had been erected in 1854, the red-headed manakin was not transferred to it until the early 2000s.
The red-headed manakin is monotypic. It, the red-capped manakin (C. mentalis), and the golden-headed manakin (C. erythrocephala) form a superspecies. The red-headed manakin is 10 to 10.5 cm (3.9 to 4.1 in) long and weighs about 11 to 17 g (0.39 to 0.60 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic and females are heavier than males. Adult males have an almost entirely red head and neck. Their thighs are also red. Their throat and the rest of their plumage are black. Adult females are mostly dull olive-green; their underparts are lighter than their back, especially on the belly. Both sexes have dull pinkish legs and feet. Males have a hazel-brown iris and a pale brownish bill; the female's iris and bill are darker.
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Recent sightings of Red-headed Manakin in Tambopata National Reserve
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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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-headed Manakin in Tambopata National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-headed Manakin sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 67 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-headed Manakin in Tambopata National Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Red-headed Manakin in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.