Introducing the adorable tiny bird that flaunts a distinctive vest colored in a combination of red and white stripes.
The family of birds known as Pipridae has a unique member called the striolated manakin, which is also referred to as the western striped manakin (scientifically named Machaeropterus striolatus). This bird has an olive-colored upper body and a greyish-black head and neck. The male’s secondaries are stiffer and larger in size, with white tips, and it has tightened its tail. Its upper breast features a broken band in red color, while most of its underparts have distinct stripes. Moreover, the striolated manakin has a light gray tail that adds to its overall charm.
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The Striolated Manakin can only be spotted in western and northern parts of South America. It’s typically found in areas ranging from northern Peru to eastern Ecuador and Colombia, and from western Brazil to western Venezuela. There’s also a small group located in the Tepui region of southern Venezuela. Interestingly, one specimen was discovered in western Guyana back in the 19th century.
These feathered creatures prefer to dwell in the lower and middle layers of damp woodlands, specifically on solid ground and well-established secondary wooded areas. They may sometimes venture to the edges of these forests.
Fruits are the main diet of these creatures, though they also take insects that they catch by foraging swiftly and darting around.
Similar to other species of manakins, male birds of this type are not responsible for any nesting duties. Instead, they participate in elaborate and flashy lek displays, where they gather with other males (usually no more than three individuals, but occasionally up to 11) without being able to see or hear each other. These displays typically occur on low hills. In the event that a female bird happens upon the lek site, the males will switch to a series of short vertical jumps accompanied by vibrating wing movements (using modified secondaries) and buzzing sounds reminiscent of insects. Each individual male has a selection of preferred perches from which he intermittently calls out throughout the day. The female birds are solely responsible for raising the chicks, and unfortunately, there is little additional information available about these fascinating creatures.
