Band-tailed Manakin

Pipra fasciicauda

The Band-tailed Manakin is a small passerine bird found in the tropical forests of South America. Males have striking plumage with a black head, bright red throat, and a band of white feathers across the chest. They are known for their elaborate courtship displays, where males gather in leks to perform acrobatic dances to attract females. These birds feed on fruits and insects and are important seed dispersers in their habitat. Band-tailed Manakins are generally found in the understory of mature forests, where they forage and breed. They are known for their high-pitched calls and distinctive wing snaps during their courtship displays.

Habitat: Tropical forests