Male © Diego Emerson Torres eBird S94465926 Macaulay Library ML 368267061
Female © Luke Seitz
Male © Jeff Hapeman
Male © Vayun Tiwari
Female © Ian Davies
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Male © David Irving

Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus

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Identification

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Chunky little bird of Andean cloud forest from around 800–2,000 m. Male mostly jet black with fancy golden forecrown and black horns. Namesake golden wings are barely visible when perched; look for flashes when male flies from perch to perch. Female drab olive-green and similar to other female manakins, but note yellowish belly and throat, dull pinkish bill, and pinkish-red legs. Usually quiet and inconspicuous, staying in the lower levels of the forest. Males gather in small groups to display, when they make a high-pitched note followed by sputtering and snapping noises. Also listen for single croaking call.

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