About the Yellow-crowned Manakin
The Yellow-crowned Manakin (Heterocercus flavivertex) is a species of bird in the Manakins family (Pipridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 55 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code yecman2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Manakins (Pipridae) |
| Species | Heterocercus flavivertex |
| Species Codes | yecman2, YCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crowned Manakin belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Manakin (Heterocercus flavivertex) belongs to the Manakins family (Pipridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crowned Manakin?
The Yellow-crowned Manakin is a member of the Manakins family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Yellow-crowned Manakin sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crowned Manakin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yecman2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Manakins 55 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
55
Species in Family
43
iNat Observations
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