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The scarlet-horned manakin is about 12.5 cm (4.9 in) long; four adult males weighed an average of 23.5 g (0.83 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have an entirely red head and neck. Their hindcrown feathers are elongated and curve slightly upward to form the two eponymous horns. Their thighs are also red. The rest of their plumage is black. Adult females are mostly dull olive-green; their underparts are lighter than their back, especially on the belly. Their hindcrown feathers are elongated but less so than the male's. Both sexes have pink to brownish legs and feet. Voice: The scarlet-horned manakin's "advertisement sound" is "an abrupt crackling or rough-sounding P'R'ROP!" produced by the wings, and has been likened to the sound of an electric bug zapper. Its calls include "a rather squeaky, metallic squee-ke-Slick! a more abbreviated ee'Slick! and Skip!".
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When to see the Scarlet-horned Manakin
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Where to see the Scarlet-horned Manakin
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About the Scarlet-horned Manakin
The scarlet-horned manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
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Easily confused with
Round-tailed ManakinCeratopipra chloromerosThe round-tailed manakin is 10.5 to 11 cm (4.1 to 4.3 in) long and weighs about 16.5 g (0.58 oz).
Red-headed ManakinCeratopipra rubrocapillaThe red-headed manakin is 10 to 10.5 cm (3.9 to 4.1 in) long and weighs about 11 to 17 g (0.39 to 0.60 oz).
Golden-headed ManakinCeratopipra erythrocephalaLike other manakins, the golden-headed manakin is a compact, brightly coloured forest bird, typically 3.7 in (9.4 cm) long and weighing 0.44 oz (12.5 g).
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