About the Velvety Manakin
The velvety manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is native to Costa Rica, Panama and the Chocó–Magdalena region.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Lepidothrix velutina |
| Species Codes | bucman1, VELM, BCMA, VEMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvety Manakin belong to?
The Velvety Manakin (Lepidothrix velutina) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Velvety Manakin?
The velvety manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is native to Costa Rica, Panama and the Chocó–Magdalena region....
Where can I report a Velvety Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvety Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucman1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Manakins 55 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
55
Species in Family
858
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