About the Swallow-tailed Manakin
The blue manakin or swallow-tailed manakin is a small species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found mainly in the Atlantic Forest of south-eastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. Its typical habitat is wet lowland or montane forest and heavily degraded former forest. Males have a bright blue body, black head wings and tail and a red crown. Females and juveniles are olive-green. At breeding time, males are involved in lekking behaviour when they sing and dance to impress females. This is a 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 caudata |
| Species Codes | swtman1, BLMA, STMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swallow-tailed Manakin belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Manakin (Chiroxiphia caudata) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swallow-tailed Manakin?
The blue manakin or swallow-tailed manakin is a small species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found mainly in the Atlantic Forest of south-eastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. Its typical habitat is wet lowland or montane forest and heavily degraded former forest. ...
Where can I report a Swallow-tailed Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Swallow-tailed Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swtman1, or on iNaturalist.