About the Painted Manakin
The painted manakin is a small South American species of passerine bird in the manakin family Pipridae. It was first described in 2017 from specimens collected in north west Peru. Painted manakin were initially seen in surveys of the Cordillera Azul in 1996, other research reveals the existence of female painted manakin in 1977.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Machaeropterus eckelberryi |
| Species Codes | paiman1, PAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Manakin belong to?
The Painted Manakin (Machaeropterus eckelberryi) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Painted Manakin?
The painted manakin is a small South American species of passerine bird in the manakin family Pipridae. It was first described in 2017 from specimens collected in north west Peru. Painted manakin were initially seen in surveys of the Cordillera Azul in 1996, other research reveals the existence of f...
Where can I report a Painted Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paiman1, or on iNaturalist.
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