Fun White-collared Manakin Facts For Kids
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A white-collared manakin is a New World bird extending from Mexico to Costa Rica and Panama in Central and South America. They are observed more or less frequently in their range which suggests that they probably have a fairly large population.
The hardy nature of this bird species has given them the ability to adapt easily to any type of habitat. The population of this species is extremely stable in their native habitat because of their adapting abilities in adverse situations.
Overall, the absence of substantial threats in the wild makes them a globally secure species. The white-collared manakin is a small bird with a fresh-looking plumage.
They are quite similar to their relative species like yellow-collared and orange-collared manakins. They primarily occur in lowland and foothill forests.
This bird breeds from Mexico to Costa Rica and Panama. They build the nest using fibers and decorate the outside with green moss.
To know more about the bird, keep on reading these amazing facts. For similar content check out red-capped manakin and macaw facts too.
White-Collared Manakin Interesting Facts
What type of animal is a white-collared manakin?
A white-collared manakin is a type of bird.
What class of animal does a white-collared manakin belong to?
The white-collared manakin of Passeriformes order and Pipridae family belong to the class Aves, the common class for all birds.
How many white-collared manakins are there in the world?
The total population of the white-collared manakin present in the world has not been estimated officially as of yet. Partners in Flight assume that the total world population of these birds lies between 50,000-499,999 individuals. These manakins follow a stable population trend in their range due to the absence of any significant threat to these birds.
Where does a white-collared manakin live?
The white-tailed manakin is a New World bird that is distributed throughout Central and South America. This bird extends from the southeastern parts of Mexico up to the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and the extreme west corridor of Panama.
What is a white-collared manakin's habitat?
The white-collared manakin habitat includes humid and moist forests of the tropics. They can adapt to a wide variety of habitats. These birds widely inhabit forest edges and forest clearings of tropical evergreen forests. The white-collared manakin species is also found in secondary growths, woodlands, and local agricultural plantations like cocoa.
Who do white-collared manakins live with?
White-collared manakins form loose colonies in their breeding grounds. They might also flock with tanagers or some other bird species while foraging for food although they gather most of their food from foliage in flight. However, these lowland birds are more solitary in comparison to others.
How long does a white-collared manakin live?
The exact lifespan of a white-collared manakin has not been determined. However, other manakin species generally can live up to 15 years in the wild.
How do they reproduce?
This white-collared manakin species has a long breeding season, lasting from April to August. The males start their elaborate breeding displays at a community lek with other males to attract the females.
Before starting their breeding display, each male bird clears a patch of forest floor for a better view. Their display includes jumping between thin stems with retracted heads and a crouched body structure.
While displaying, they snap their wings loudly while projecting their throat feathers outwards, making a beard-like structure. If a female bird is interested in a particular male, it will also leap on the same branch in coordination with the male.
Following this, the pair flies above the cleared forest floor-crossing each other mid-air, and finally the female bird perches itself on a branch to breed. The male white-collared manakin performs one last breeding display before perching on the breeding stem.
The white-collared manakin female lays two eggs in a single clutch. There is no information regarding the incubation and fledging periods of this bird species.
What is their conservation status?
The white-collared manakin is classified as a Least Concern species in the Red List published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This bird species has an extremely large breeding range extending from Mexico up to Costa Rica in South America.
They also have a considerably large population that is distributed uniformly throughout their breeding range. Therefore, the bird does not reach the threshold of an endangered or vulnerable species according to the range and population criteria.
White-Collared Manakin Fun Facts
What do white-collared manakins look like?
The white-collared manakin is a type of short-tailed and puffy bird, like the great tit with a hook-like bill. Most parts of their upper body including the head, neck, and breast are covered by a white plumage. The rump is olive green in color.
The adult male bird has a black crown on the head. The wings and tail of the white-collared manakin are also black. The belly region is covered by bright yellow feathers.
How cute are they?
The white-collared manakin is a small bird with a pudgy structure. They look very cute in nature.
How do they communicate?
The white-collared manakin communicates by using vocalizations. They produce a two-note 'preew-preew' call to communicate with other birds.
How big is a white-collared manakin?
The average length of a white-collared manakin is 4.7 in (12 cm). They are almost similar in size to the pine warbler.
How fast can a white-collared manakin fly?
These manakins have a fast flight but the speed at which the white-collared manakin flies is unknown.
How much does a white-collared manakin weigh?
The weight of a white-collared manakin ranges between 0.6-0.7 oz (19-21 g).
What are the male and female names of the species?
Male and female manakins are known as a cock and a hen respectively.
What would you call a baby white-collared manakin?
A baby bird is referred to as a chick.
What do they eat?
The white-collared manakin is omnivorous in nature. This bird feeds on fruits and insects that they snatch directly from vegetation on the ground or from foliage in flight.
Are they dangerous?
No, they are not dangerous.
Would they make a good pet?
The white-collared manakin is a wild bird that does not make good pets.
Did you know...
The white-collared manakin species has well-developed wing muscles but they are meant for breeding rather than flying.
How many types of manakins are there?
A manakin is a group of New World passerine birds like the tanager and cardinal bird that are endemic to the tropical region of America. This group consists of about 54 species some of which are the red-capped manakin, orange collared manakin, pin-tailed manakin, and blue-crowned manakin.
Naming the white-collared manakin
The white-collared manakin is named after the South American explorer Antonie Marie Ferdinand de Maussion de Candé. The scientific name of the bird, Manacus candei, is inspired by the name of this admiral South American explorer.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! Learn more about some other birds from our blue-capped cordon-bleu facts and blue cotinga facts pages.
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