About the Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin
The saffron-crested tyrant-manakin, or the saffron-crested neopelma, is a species of bird in the family Pipridae, the manakins. A visually striking bird species, it is endemic to the lowland tropical rainforests of South America, with primary distribution areas in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
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It's a small short-tailed manakin, with a light yellowish breast; it looks very similar to a flycatcher. One of the most notable features of the Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin is its saffron yellow crest that stands on its head. This crest is similar to the bird's plumage. This small bird, measuring around 10 to 11 centimeters (4 to 4.3 inches) in length, has distinctive black wings and tail with yellow markings. Its eyes are a dark shade. The beak of the Saffron-crested Manakin is short and stout. It has a very nasal call with a variety of repeated "wraaang", "skeeehh" and 'eerhhh" sounds.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Serra do Mar Tyrant-ManakinNeopelma chrysolophumThe Serra do Mar tyrant-manakin is 13 to 13.5 cm (5.1 to 5.3 in) long and weighs 13.5 to 14.9 g (0.48 to 0.53 oz).
Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-ManakinNeopelma sulphureiventerThe sulphur-bellied tyrant-manakin is 13 to 13.5 cm (5.1 to 5.3 in) long and weighs 14 to 19.4 g (0.49 to 0.68 oz).
Pale-bellied Tyrant-ManakinNeopelma pallescensThe pale-bellied tyrant-manakin is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs 16 to 20.5 g (0.56 to 0.72 oz).
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