White-collared Manakin
Manacus candei
The White-collared Manakin (Manacus candei) is a uncommon manakin found in 7 countries, weighing about 20 g. The white-collared manakin is a passerine bird in the manakin family.
About the White-collared Manakin
The white-collared manakin is a passerine bird in the manakin family. It is a resident breeder in the tropical New World from southeastern Mexico to Costa Rica and the extreme west of Panama. It typically inhabits thickets at the edges of moist forest, tall secondary growth and old cacao plantations. It is a small, plump bird about 11 centimetres (4.3 in) long. Males have a black crown, mid-back band, wings and tail, an olive-green rump and yellow belly. Females and juveniles are olive-green with yellow bellies and resemble female orange-collared manakins. At breeding time, males are involved in lekking behaviour on the forest floor during which they puff out their neck feathers. This is a…
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How to identify it
The white-collared manakin is, like its relatives, a compact short-tailed bird with a heavy hooked bill, orange legs and brightly coloured male plumage. It is typically 11 cm long and weighs 18.5 g. The adult male has a black crown, wings and tail, and a black band across the midback. The rest of the head, neck, breast and upper back are white, the rump is olive-green, and the belly is bright yellow. The male wings are heavily modified, with the five outer primaries very narrow for their outer half, and the inner primaries thickened and bowed.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-collared Manakin can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-collared Manakin?
- The white-collared manakin is, like its relatives, a compact short-tailed bird with a heavy hooked bill, orange legs and brightly coloured male plumage. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-collared Manakin?
- The White-collared Manakin is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
- Where can you see a White-collared Manakin?
- The White-collared Manakin occurs in 7 countries, including Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a White-collared Manakin?
- The White-collared Manakin is most easily confused with the White-bearded Manakin, the Golden-collared Manakin and the Orange-collared Manakin.
- Is the White-collared Manakin endangered?
- The White-collared Manakin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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