About the Blue-capped Manakin
The blue-capped manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. The males have a brilliant blue cap; some have black, others have green body plumage, but the relationship between the subspecies is not well understood.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Lepidothrix coronata |
| Species Codes | blcman1, BCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-capped Manakin belong to?
The Blue-capped Manakin (Lepidothrix coronata) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-capped Manakin?
The blue-capped manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. The males have a brilliant blue cap; some have black, others have green body plumage, but the relationship between the subspecies is not well understood....
Where can I report a Blue-capped Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-capped Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcman1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Manakins 55 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Blue-capped Manakin?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!