List of Birds of Belize - Manakins

Manakins

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Pipridae

The manakins are a family bird species of subtropical and tropical mainland Central and South America, and Trinidad and Tobago. They are compact forest birds, the males typically being brightly coloured, although the females of most species are duller and usually green-plumaged. Manakins feed on small fruits, berries and insects.

  • White-collared Manakin Manacus candei
  • Long-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia linearis
  • Red-capped Manakin Pipra mentalis

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