Bird · GBIF taxon 2487775
Blue Manakin
Chiroxiphia caudataAlso known as Swallow-tailed Manakin
Blue manakins exhibit one of the most remarkable cooperative courtship displays in the avian world, where groups of males line up on horizontal perches to execute synchronized leapfrog dances accompanied by buzzy calls. While adult males display striking royal blue plumage set against black wings and a crimson crown, olive-green females silently inspect these leks before selecting a single mate. Their diet consists primarily of small fruits and canopy insects, making them vital seed dispersers throughout the Atlantic Forest ecosystem.
DiurnalColorfulForest Dweller
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Melastome fruits
- Small berries
- Canopy insects
Predators
- Small hawks
- Owls
- Snakes
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation and deforestation
HabitatsAtlantic Forest, wet lowland and montane tropical forests
Life span5–10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPipridae
- SpeciesChiroxiphia caudata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting Leks: Listen for buzzing group vocalizations from dense understory perches.
- Visual Identification: Look for the male crimson cap and distinctive elongated tail feathers.
- Observation Etiquette: Maintain distance near active display sites to avoid disrupting dances.
Close Relative Co-occurring Family Member Family Member
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