About the White-collared Manakin
The white-collared manakin is a passerine bird in the manakin family. It is a resident breeder in the tropical New World from southeastern Mexico to Costa Rica and the extreme west of Panama. It typically inhabits thickets at the edges of moist forest, tall secondary growth and old cacao plantations. It is a small, plump bird about 11 centimetres (4.3 in) long. Males have a black crown, mid-back band, wings and tail, an olive-green rump and yellow belly. Females and juveniles are olive-green with yellow bellies and resemble female orange-collared manakins. At breeding time, males are involved in lekking behaviour on the forest floor during which they puff out their neck feathers. 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 | Manacus candei |
| Species Codes | whcman1, WCOM, WCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-collared Manakin belong to?
The White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-collared Manakin?
The white-collared manakin is a passerine bird in the manakin family. It is a resident breeder in the tropical New World from southeastern Mexico to Costa Rica and the extreme west of Panama. It typically inhabits thickets at the edges of moist forest, tall secondary growth and old cacao plantations...
Where can I report a White-collared Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-collared Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcman1, or on iNaturalist.