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Golden-Headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala)

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The Golden-headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical Central and South America in both wet and dry forests, secondary growth and plantations.

While I did see one at Asa Wright’s, he was a bit camera shy!

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Here’s a full bird from Wikipedia.

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They have a large range from Panama, Colombia and Trinidad south and east to the Guianas and Brazil and northern Peru. It is not found south of the Amazon or the Ucayali Rivers.  They are readily seen on the main trail at Asa Wright’s but best to go in the morning if you stay there to see them lekking.

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While manakins are known to dance to attract a mate, I couldn’t find a dancing clip online.  Here’s one of a lek.

And a few close-ups of the bird’s movements.

White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus)

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The White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus) is a small passerine bird which breeds in tropical South America. This manakin is found in forests, secondary growth and plantations. It is a small, plump bird about 10.7 centimetres (4.2 in) long.  At breeding time, males are involved in lekking behaviour on the forest floor during which they puff out their neck feathers.

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They have a large range from Colombia and Trinidad south and east to the Guianas and Brazil, Bolivia and Peru.  They are readily seen on the main trail at Asa Wright’s but best to go in the morning if you stay there to see them lekking.

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A very lucky birder found one male trying to court 3 females!

Some more filmed at Asa Wright’s.

Guided Walk For Visitors At Asa Wright Nature Centre

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If you are a day visitor at Asa Wright Nature Centre, you will get a 90 minute nature walk included in your admission and this should not be missed!   Our guide came to collect us and led us down the stairs out to the main trail.  It was a small group, just me and two other ladies.  My husband decided to rest on the verandah.

Tegu Lizard

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Proceeding down the trail, the guide pointed out some local plants.dscn3880 dscn3889 dscn3891 dscn3894 dscn3896 dscn3899 dscn3900

A very shy Golden-headed Manakinimg_7319a img_7327a dscn3903 dscn3904

Plump little White-bearded Manakindscn3907 dscn3912 dscn3916 dscn3918 dscn3921 img_7395 img_7377a img_7341a img_7346

Beards are clearly in style at Asa Wright’s as this Beared Bellbird shows off!img_7351a img_7358a img_7360a dscn3926 dscn3928 dscn3929 dscn3931

Going back, there is a slight incline but manageable.

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Wake up!  How can my husband doze off with all those hummingbirds around?dscn3945

The 10 Sexiest Male Birds

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The BBC brings us this list of stunning birds who really know how to impress the chicks!  I’ve only seen one in person, the Satin Bowerbird in Girraween NP.   He was quite happy to take a blue bottle cap to impress his paramour!  With those brilliant purple eyes, he’s pretty impressive already!

IMG_9110aCheck out the full list and see how many YOU have seen!