Velvety Manakin

Lepidothrix velutina

Least Concern

The Velvety Manakin is a compact forest bird of Central American forests from southern Mexico to Panama. Males often use display perches or leks, while the species feeds mainly on small fruit and insects in the understory and mid-levels. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact forest and connected habitat remain important locally.

Family

Pipridae

Group

Manakins

Range

Velvety Manakin Range — Central American forests from southern Mexico to Panama

Population

≈ Unknown

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