Pipridae (Manakins)
Order Passeriformes
57 species in 14 genera

Size: Between 7 cm (Tiny Tyrant-manakin, Tyranneutes virescens) and 16,5 cm (Thrush-like Mourner, Schiffornis turdina).

Distribution: Neotropical Region. Not migratory, salving some species that carry out altitudinal movements.

Habitat: Dense tropical forests.

Feeding: Small fruits and, more raraly, insects.

Breeding: The nest is an open cup placed in low vegetation. 2 eggs. Incubation 17-21 days. Nestling period 13-15 days.

Threat status: 4 threatened species (1 Critically Endangered and 3 Vulnerable). [+info]
7 / 57 species available
Fiery-capped Manakin
Machaeropterus pyrocephalus
White-collared Manakin
Manacus candei
Orange-collared Manakin
Manacus aurantiacus
Helmeted Manakin
Antilophia galeata
White-crowned Manakin
Pipra pipra
Band-tailed Manakin
Pipra fasciicauda
Red-capped Manakin
Pipra mentalis