Red-headed Manakin
The red-headed manakin (Ceratopipra rubrocapilla) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. == Taxonomy and systematics == The red-headed manakin was originally described as Pipra rubro-capilla. Though its present genus Ceratopipra had been erected in 1854, the red-headed manakin was not transferred to it until the early 2000s. The red-headed manakin is monotypic. It, the red-capped manakin (C. mentalis), and the golden-headed manakin (C. erythrocephala) form a superspecies. == Description == The red-headed manakin is 10 to 10.5 cm (3.9 to 4.1 in) long and weighs about 11 to 17 g (0.39 to 0.60 oz). The species is sexually dimorphic and females are heavier than males. Adult males have an almost entirely red head and neck. Their thighs are also red. Their throat and the rest of their plumage are black. Adult females are mostly dull olive-green; their underparts are lighter than their back, especially on the belly. Both sexes have dull pinkish legs and feet. Males have a hazel-brown iris and a pale brownish bill; the female's iris and bill are darker. == Distribution and habitat == The red-headed manakin has a disjunct distribution with two ranges. The much…
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