The bird is probably best known for the male's unusual courting method whereby it shuffles rapidly backwards across a branch, akin to a speedy moonwalk.
The Red-capped Manakin is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
the female Red-capped Manakin was at Rio Tigre, Costa Rica, on 26 Dec 2007. The female and the male Golden-headed Manakin Pipra erythrocephala was at Asa Wright, Trinidad, in Dec 2006. All photos © 2008 Don Roberson; all rights reserved. Bibliographic note: There is no "family book" per se, but the account by Snow (2004) in the Handbook of the Birds of the World series serves that purpose admirably. The collection of photographs there is astounding. More
* Red-capped Manakin, Pipra mentalis * Red-headed Manakin, Pipra rubrocapilla * Round-tailed Manakin, Pipra chloromeros * Scarlet-horned Manakin, Pipra cornuta * Genus: Lepidothrix * Blue-crowned Manakin, Lepidothrix coronata * Blue-rumped Manakin, Lepidothrix isidorei * Cerulean-capped Manakin, Lepidothrix coeruleocapilla More
The Red-capped Manakin (Pipra mentalis) is a species of bird in the Pipridae family. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The bird is probably best known for the male's unusual courting method whereby it shuffles rapidly backwards across a branch, akin to a speedy moonwalk. References - * BirdLife International 2004. More
Red-capped Manakin is famous as the bird that dances as Michael Jackson. I can moonwalk. Some of you may have heard of my book project "1000 birds to see before you die". If not click the link. In any case, the project is slowly running along. We are still working with the database and the lists to choose the 1000 birds that will be featured in the book. Some birds are just given. More
Red-capped Manakin Pipra mentalis = Described by: Sclater, P. L. More
This Red-capped Manakin was close to the cabins at Burbayar Lodge on March 22/23, 2009: More
The Red-capped Manakin is a species of bird in the Pipridae family. Physical Description These are compact forest birds. The males are typically brightly colored, although the females of most species are duller and usually green-plumaged. Diet Manakins feed on small fruits, berries, and insects. Habitat It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. More
Red-capped Manakin (Pipra mentalis) Red-capped Manakin Female Red-Capped Manakin near Complejo P 1. More
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