Pipra

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Pipra is a genus of small, brightly colored Neotropical manakins known for the males’ elaborate courtship displays in forest understories.

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Pipra canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus of birds
taxon
biome subtropical moist forest
tropical rainforest
class Aves
commonName manakins
courtshipBehavior complex display flights
lekking
visual displays
vocal displays
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
describedIn 18th century
diet insects
small fruits
distribution Central America
Neotropics
linked to: Neotropical realm

South America
ecologicalRole insect predator
seed disperser
family Pipridae
geographicRealm Neotropical realm
habitat forest understory
subtropical forest
tropical forest
hasMember Pipra aureola
Pipra cornuta
linked to: Ceratopipra

Pipra fasciicauda
linked to: Ceratopipra

Pipra filicauda
Pipra mentalis
kingdom Animalia
nestingSite low vegetation
notableCharacteristic brightly colored plumage in males
elaborate male courtship displays
sexual dimorphism
small body size
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
reproductiveSystem polygynous
sexualSelection strong female choice
taxonRank genus
trophicGuild frugivore
insectivore
typeOf Neotropical passerine

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Pipridae containsGenus Pipra