About the White-ruffed Manakin
The white-ruffed manakin is a sub-oscine (Tyranni), passerine bird in the manakin family. It is a resident breeder in the tropical New World from eastern Honduras to northwestern Colombia. Its typical habitat is wet forest, adjacent clearings and tall secondary growth. It is a small, plump bird about 10 centimetres (4 in) long. Males have glossy blue-black plumage with a white erectile ruff on the throat and females are green. 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Corapipo altera |
| Species Codes | whrman1, WRMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-ruffed Manakin belong to?
The White-ruffed Manakin (Corapipo altera) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-ruffed Manakin?
The white-ruffed manakin is a sub-oscine (Tyranni), passerine bird in the manakin family. It is a resident breeder in the tropical New World from eastern Honduras to northwestern Colombia. Its typical habitat is wet forest, adjacent clearings and tall secondary growth. It is a small, plump bird abou...
Where can I report a White-ruffed Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-ruffed Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whrman1, or on iNaturalist.