Manacus

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Manacus is a genus of small, brightly colored Neotropical manakins known for the males’ elaborate courtship displays and rapid, acrobatic movements in forest understories.

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Observed surface forms (5)

Surface form Occurrences
Manacus manacus 0
Manacus aurantiacus 0
Manacus candei 0

Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
species
taxon
behavior performs wing snaps and jumps in displays
bodyLength about 10 centimeters
class Aves NERFINISHED
commonName golden-collared manakin NERFINISHED
manakins
orange-bellied manakin NERFINISHED
orange-collared manakin NERFINISHED
white-bearded manakin NERFINISHED
white-collared manakin NERFINISHED
conservationStatus most species least concern (IUCN)
courtshipDisplayType lek
diet berries
insects
small fruits
distribution Central America NERFINISHED
Neotropics NERFINISHED
South America NERFINISHED
family Pipridae NERFINISHED
feedingBehavior frugivorous
femalePlumage duller greenish tones
geographicRegion lowland tropical forests
habitat forest edges
secondary forest
tropical forest understory
includesSpecies Manacus aurantiacus NERFINISHED
Manacus candei NERFINISHED
Manacus manacus NERFINISHED
Manacus trifasciatus NERFINISHED
Manacus vitellinus NERFINISHED
kingdom Animalia
malePlumage brightly colored
morphology small passerine birds
nesting females build nests alone
notableFor elaborate male courtship displays
lekking behavior
rapid acrobatic movements
order Passeriformes
parentalCare provided by females only
parentTaxon Pipridae NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
reproduction polygynous mating system
sexualDimorphism strong
taxonRank genus

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Pipridae containsGenus Manacus