About the Golden-collared Manakin
The golden-collared manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia and Panama.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
ID tip
The golden-collared manakin is about 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) long and weighs about 15 to 24 g (0.53 to 0.85 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic and males are larger than females. Adult males of the nominate subspecies M. v. vitellinus have a jet black crown, back, wings, and tail. Their chin, throat, and breast are a deep and glossy golden-yellow that also wraps around the nape to form the eponymous collar. The chin and throat feathers are long and can be projected forward. Their lower breast, flanks, belly, and undertail coverts are olive green with a yellow-olive wash on the belly.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Costa Rica.
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Orange-collared ManakinManacus aurantiacusThe orange-collared manakin is, like its relatives, a compact short-tailed bird with a heavy hooked bill, orange legs and brightly coloured male plumage.
White-bearded ManakinManacus manacusLike other manakins, the white-bearded manakin is a compact, brightly coloured forest bird, typically 10.7 centimetres (4.2 in) long and weighing 16.5 grams (0.58 oz).
White-collared ManakinManacus candeiThe white-collared manakin is, like its relatives, a compact short-tailed bird with a heavy hooked bill, orange legs and brightly coloured male plumage.
Learn the Golden-collared Manakin for real
BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.