About the Wire-tailed Manakin
The Wire-tailed Manakin (Pipra filicauda) is a species of bird in the Manakins family (Pipridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 55 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code witman2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Pipra filicauda |
| Species Codes | witman2, WTMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wire-tailed Manakin belong to?
The Wire-tailed Manakin (Pipra filicauda) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wire-tailed Manakin?
The Wire-tailed Manakin is a member of the Manakins family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Wire-tailed Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Wire-tailed Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code witman2, 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
337
iNat Observations
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