Manakins Pipridae
This family is divided into 13 genera, of which 3 are described below. Of the 54 species, 1 is critically endangered: the Araripe Manakin Antilophia bokermanni. Another 3 are considered vulnerable: the Wied's Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma aurifrons, Golden-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix vilasboasi, and the Black-capped Piprites Piprites pileata. The Yellow-headed Manakin Xenopipo flavicapilla is near-threatened. Manakins are restricted to the New World.


Manacus

There are 4 species within this genus.

The White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus is found in northern South America. Disjunct races are also found on Trinidad, coastal southwestern Colombia and Ecuador, and along coastal Brazil. This male was displaying on it's lek on the grounds of the world famous Asa Wright Nature Center, Arima Valley, Trinidad.






Chiroxiphia

There are 5 species within this genus.

The Blue-backed Manakin Chiroxiphia pareola is found in the lowlands of northern South America. Disjunct populations are also found on Tobago, and along coastal Brazil. This male was photographed at Gilpin Trace, Tobago.







Pipra

There are 9 species within this genus.

The Golden-headed Manakin Pipra erythrocephala is found in eastern Panama and nothern South America, including Trinidad. This distinctive male was photographed on the grounds of the Asa Wright Nature Center, Arima Valley, Trinidad.







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