Brighten Up Your Day With The Sight Of This Majestic Little Bird With A Blue Crown On Top Of Its Head

A chubby little bird of royalty that is sure to capture your hearts.

Sophia

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 8, 2021

There are a lot of bird species that have their own distinctive features which make them all unique in their own little ways. From striking color combinations, peculiar patterns, and 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 humongous population of these creatures with amusing personalities and beautiful color combinations of their plumage. Every time you think you have seen the most beautiful bird in existence, there is a sure guarantee that you will discover another one that could top your impression.

While they may be beautiful in their own ways and they can't 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 hat of blue that's truly impossible to ignore.

This chunky little creature is one of those bird species that you just need to see in your lifetime, even when you are just behind a screen. It's an epitome of the saying "small but terrible"—in other words: so terribly adorable!

Even with its pocket-size appearance, this majestic little bird is still sure to get your attention even when mixed with all 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 the Central and South America. It belongs to the family Papridae.

Male manakins are characterized by an all black velvet plumage with a blue crown, while females ones may be seen with greener plumage and a yellow belly. Their bills and legs are grayish-black in color, while their eyes range from red to maroon.

It can also be found in the subtropical or tropical parts 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 concerns on the IUCN Red List.

These chunky and stout birds can grow up to 3.5 inches and length and can weigh between 8-31 grams. Peculiarly, their sounds resemble those of frogs.

The males usually gather in lek, which is a display of courtship rituals, and do back and forth flights to show off and attract females. They can be quite competitive during this time, and will forcibly push other males 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 the 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 the months of February to June. In the wild, they usually prefer to stay 1,400 meters above the sea level.

They mainly feed on small fruits and berries, and sometimes insects.

They use their eyesight and hearing in foraging, hovering near limbs to capture food and return to their places to eat.

Here's a video to see them in action!

Blue-crowned manakins are certainly a lovely sight to see, what with its bright blue head that comes in contrast with their velvet black or green body. It's a color combination that is sure to lure you in, one way or another!

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Sophia