About the Golden-crowned Manakin
The golden-crowned manakin is a small species of perching bird in the manakin family (Pipridae) endemic to Brazil. It is believed that the species originated as a natural hybrid of the opal-crowned and snow-crapped manakin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Lepidothrix vilasboasi |
| Species Codes | gocman2, GCMA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-crowned Manakin belong to?
The Golden-crowned Manakin (Lepidothrix vilasboasi) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Golden-crowned Manakin?
The Golden-crowned Manakin is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Golden-crowned Manakin?
The golden-crowned manakin is a small species of perching bird in the manakin family (Pipridae) endemic to Brazil. It is believed that the species originated as a natural hybrid of the opal-crowned and snow-crapped manakin....
Where can I report a Golden-crowned Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-crowned Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gocman2, or on iNaturalist.
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