Long-tailed Manakin

Chiroxiphia linearis · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
lotman1, LOTM, LTMA

About the Long-tailed Manakin

The long-tailed manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae native to Central America where it inhabits both wet and dry tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small, plump bird about 10 centimetres (4 in) long. Males have black plumage with a blue back and a red crown, and the two central tail feathers are greatly elongated. Females and juveniles are olive-green with paler underparts. At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour with a complex coordinated courtship dance. This is a fairly common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyManakins (Pipridae)
SpeciesChiroxiphia linearis
Species Codeslotman1, LOTM, LTMA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Long-tailed Manakin belong to?

The Long-tailed Manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Long-tailed Manakin?

The long-tailed manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae native to Central America where it inhabits both wet and dry tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small, plump bird about 10 centimetres (4 in) long. Males have black plumage with a blue back and a red crown, and the two centra...

Where can I report a Long-tailed Manakin sighting?

You can log sightings of Long-tailed Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotman1, or on iNaturalist.