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.
Common name | Binomial | Status |
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White-bearded Manakin | Manacus manacus | Trinidad only |
Blue-backed Manakin | Chiroxiphia pareola | Tobago only |
Golden-headed Manakin | Pipra erythrocephala | Trinidad only |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago