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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Manacus canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
species
taxon
behavior performs wing snaps and jumps in displays
bodyLength about 10 centimeters
class Aves
commonName golden-collared manakin
manakins
orange-bellied manakin
orange-collared manakin
white-bearded manakin
white-collared manakin
conservationStatus most species least concern (IUCN)
courtshipDisplayType lek
diet berries
insects
small fruits
distribution Central America
Neotropics
linked to: Neotropical realm

South America
family Pipridae
feedingBehavior frugivorous
femalePlumage duller greenish tones
geographicRegion lowland tropical forests
habitat forest edges
secondary forest
tropical forest understory
includesSpecies Manacus aurantiacus
linked to: Manacus vitellinus

Manacus candei
Manacus manacus
Manacus trifasciatus
Manacus vitellinus
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
phylum Chordata
reproduction polygynous mating system
sexualDimorphism strong
taxonRank genus

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Pipridae containsGenus Manacus