Golden-Headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala)

The Golden-headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical Central and South America in both wet and dry forests, secondary growth and plantations.

While I did see one at Asa Wright’s, he was a bit camera shy!

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Here’s a full bird from Wikipedia.

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They have a large range from Panama, Colombia and Trinidad south and east to the Guianas and Brazil and northern Peru. It is not found south of the Amazon or the Ucayali Rivers.  They are readily seen on the main trail at Asa Wright’s but best to go in the morning if you stay there to see them lekking.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GOLDEN-HEADED MANAKINS

Wikipedia

Birdlife

Neotropical Birds

Asa Wright Nature Centre

VIDEOS

While manakins are known to dance to attract a mate, I couldn’t find a dancing clip online.  Here’s one of a lek.

And a few close-ups of the bird’s movements.