About the Helmeted Manakin
The helmeted manakin is a species of small passerine bird in the manakin family Pipridae. Unlike most manakins, a family associated with tropical rainforests, the helmeted manakin inhabits the seasonally dry Cerrado savanna of Central Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Chiroxiphia galeata |
| Species Codes | helman1, HEMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Helmeted Manakin belong to?
The Helmeted Manakin (Chiroxiphia galeata) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Helmeted Manakin?
The helmeted manakin is a species of small passerine bird in the manakin family Pipridae. Unlike most manakins, a family associated with tropical rainforests, the helmeted manakin inhabits the seasonally dry Cerrado savanna of Central Brazil....
Where can I report a Helmeted Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Helmeted Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code helman1, or on iNaturalist.
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