Brighten Up Your Day With The Sight Of This Majestic Little Bird With A Blue Crown On Top Of Its Head
There are many bird species that possess distinctive features, making them unique in their own little ways. From striking color combinations and peculiar patterns to adorable sizes, they are sure to make you melt with their beauty and cuteness overload all in one!
Mother Earth has certainly blessed us with a vast population of these creatures, each with amusing personalities and beautiful plumage. Every time you think you have seen the most beautiful bird in existence, you can be sure that you will discover another one that could surpass your impression.
While they may be beautiful in their own ways and cannot truly be ranked according to appearance, you will certainly appreciate the gorgeous appearance of this particular bird. Its color-blocked body is topped with an iridescent blue crown that is truly impossible to ignore.
This chunky little creature is one of those bird species that you just need to see in your lifetime, even if you are just behind a screen. It's the epitome of the saying "small but terrible"—in other words: so terribly adorable!
Even with its pocket-sized appearance, this majestic little bird is sure to capture your attention, even when mixed with all the other colorful birds. Well, how could you ever ignore such an enchanting creature with a little blue crown on its head?
Meet The Chunky Blue-Crowned Manakin
The little royalty we're all gushing over.
The blue-crowned manakin (Lepidothrix coronata) is a pudgy little bird mostly found in Central and South America. It belongs to the family Pipridae.
Male manakins are characterized by their all-black velvet plumage with a blue crown, while females may be seen with greener plumage and a yellow belly. Their bills and legs are grayish-black, while their eyes range from red to maroon.
It can also be found in the subtropical or tropical regions of Bolivia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and Peru, among the lowland and tropical forests.
With their still-growing population, they are listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
These chunky and stout birds can grow up to 3.5 inches in length and can weigh between 8 and 31 grams. Peculiarly, their sounds resemble those of frogs.
The males usually gather in leks, which are displays of courtship rituals, and perform back-and-forth flights to show off and attract females. They can be quite competitive during this time and will forcibly push other males aside to win over their target mates.
When they successfully mate, the females are in charge of building the nest, incubating the eggs, and caring for the hatchlings. They usually produce one to two eggs at a time, which are incubated for about 18 to 20 days until they are ready to fledge after another 13 to 15 days.
They usually breed from February to June. In the wild, they prefer to stay at least 1,400 meters above sea level.
They mainly feed on small fruits and berries, and sometimes insects.
They use their eyesight and hearing for foraging, hovering near limbs to capture food and returning to their perches to eat.
Here's a video to see them in action!
Blue-crowned manakins are certainly a lovely sight to behold, with their bright blue heads contrasting against their velvet black or green bodies. It's a color combination that is sure to lure you in, one way or another!
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