About the Cerulean-capped Manakin
The cerulean-capped manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is endemic to Peru.
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The cerulean-capped manakin is 8.5 to 9 cm (3.3 to 3.5 in) long and weighs about 9 g (0.32 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have a bright blue crown and upper nape and a deeper blue rump and uppertail coverts. The rest of their plumage is black. Adult females have green upperparts whose color is brightest on the rump. Their tail is dusky green. They have a mostly pale grayish face and throat. Their breast is a duller green than their back and their belly is yellowish gray. Voice: The cerulean-capped manakin's song is "a burry, frog-like djew-HAI" and its call "a rising, mewed whistle: weeee?".
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Where the Cerulean-capped Manakin lives
When to see the Cerulean-capped Manakin
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Opal-crowned ManakinLepidothrix irisThe opal-crowned manakin is about 9 cm (3.5 in) long and weighs 7.8 to 9.5 g (0.28 to 0.34 oz).
Golden-crowned ManakinLepidothrix vilasboasiThe golden-crowned manakin is about 8.5 to 9 cm (3.3 to 3.5 in) long.
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