Birds of Colombia


White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus flaveolus) Male Laguna Tabacal, La Vega, Colombia
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White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus purissimus) Female REGUA, Cachoeiras de Macacu, RJ, Brazil
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The most common and widespread manakin species. The male is generally seen at a lek, where they make snapping sounds while waiting for a female.
Male from back.
Additional photo.


Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus vitellinus) Male Darien, Panama
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Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus) Female Soberania National Park, Panama An adult female has red legs like the male.
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Very similar to the White-bearded Manakin in every way except color and distribution.

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Experimental sites:       Peru       Venezuela       The World       Brazil       Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:       Guyana       Cuba