The White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical South America. This manakin is found in forests, secondary growth and plantations. It is a small, plump bird about 10.7 centimetres (4.2 in) long. At breeding time, males are involved in lekking behaviour on the forest floor during which they puff out their neck feathers.
They have a large range from Colombia and Trinidad south and east to the Guianas and Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. 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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VIDEOS
A very lucky birder found one male trying to court 3 females!
Some more filmed at Asa Wright’s.