Choco Manakin

Cryptopipo litae

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernFruitForestCup nestTiny · 15 g

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The Choco manakin is 11 to 13 cm (4.3 to 5.1 in) long and weighs 15 to 21 g (0.53 to 0.74 oz). The sexes are alike. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a pale olivaceous green head, upperparts, and central tail feathers. Their wings and outer tail feathers are dusky or brownish with moss green outer edges. Their throat, breast, flanks and undertail coverts are olive and their chin and central belly are pale yellowish. Voice: What is thought to be the Choco manakin's song is "a high-pitched, thin whistle that starts with an initial short upward component...before descending more slowly". It also gives "a high-pitched, fast, sputtering rattle".

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When to see the Choco Manakin

One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Choco Manakin

Regular range

The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Choco Manakin

The Choco manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.

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