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White-fronted Manakin

Lepidothrix serena · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
whfman1, WFMA

About the White-fronted Manakin

The white-fronted manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae, the manakins. It is native to French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and northeastern Brazil where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland forest. The male is mainly black, with a blue rump, yellow belly patches and a conspicuous patch of white feathers extending forwards from its forehead. The female is gray and black with a pale yellow belly and white eye ring. 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)
SpeciesLepidothrix serena
Species Codeswhfman1, WFMA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-fronted Manakin belong to?

The White-fronted Manakin (Lepidothrix serena) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the White-fronted Manakin?

The white-fronted manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae, the manakins. It is native to French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and northeastern Brazil where it inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland forest. The male is mainly black, with a blue rump, yellow belly patches and a conspic...

Where can I report a White-fronted Manakin sighting?

You can log sightings of White-fronted Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whfman1, or on iNaturalist.