About the Blue-backed Manakin
The blue-backed manakin is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical South America, its range extending from Colombia and Tobago to southeastern Brazil. It is found in deciduous forests but not evergreen rainforests. It is a small, plump bird about 13 centimetres (5 in) long. Males have black plumage with a bright blue back and a red or yellow crown. Females and juveniles are olive-green with paler underparts. At breeding time, males are involved in a cooperative lekking behaviour during which they jump and twirl. This is a fairly common species with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Chiroxiphia pareola |
| Species Codes | blbman1, BBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-backed Manakin belong to?
The Blue-backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-backed Manakin?
The blue-backed manakin is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical South America, its range extending from Colombia and Tobago to southeastern Brazil. It is found in deciduous forests but not evergreen rainforests. It is a small, plump bird about 13 centimetres (5 in) long. Males have black ...
Where can I report a Blue-backed Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-backed Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbman1, or on iNaturalist.