Male © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S25281446 Macaulay Library ML 56898711
Female © Kamal Mahabir
Male © Jerome Foster
Female © Nereston Camargo
Male © Jorge Muñoz García CAQUETA BIRDING
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Male © Luke Seitz

White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus

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Identification

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Fairly common and widespread through much of South America. Males are distinctive with white throat, sharply defined black cap, black back and wings, and grayish belly. Legs bright orange-red. Females are duller olive with paler belly. Note red legs to help separate from other female manakins. Like most manakins, quite plump with a rather short tail and bill. Males gather at display sites in the understory of forest, where they make loud snapping noises with their wings. Also listen for a descending “peew” call. Away from display sites, rather inconspicuous and usually encountered singly, often around a fruiting tree.

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