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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Chiroxiphia linearis |
| Species Codes | lotman1, 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.