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Yellow-headed Manakin

Xenopipo flavicapilla

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Pipridae
Genus
Xenopipo
Species
Xenopipo flavicapilla (Yellow-headed Manakin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Saltarín Dorado
German Goldkappenpipra

Similar Species in Xenopipo

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dançarino-oliváceo
Xenopipo uniformis
Least Concern
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pretinho
Xenopipo atronitens
Least Concern
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Green Manakin
Xenopipo holochlora
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-headed Manakin?
The scientific name of Yellow-headed Manakin is Xenopipo flavicapilla. It belongs to the genus Xenopipo.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-headed Manakin?
Yellow-headed Manakin (Xenopipo flavicapilla) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-headed Manakin live?
Yellow-headed Manakin is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Yellow-headed Manakin belong to?
Yellow-headed Manakin (Xenopipo flavicapilla) belongs to the genus Xenopipo, which is part of the taxonomic family Pipridae.
What kingdom does Yellow-headed Manakin belong to?
Yellow-headed Manakin (Xenopipo flavicapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-headed Manakin?
The closest relatives of Yellow-headed Manakin in the genus Xenopipo include dançarino-oliváceo, pretinho, Green Manakin.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Xenopipo — 4 Species

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dançarino-oliváceo
Xenopipo uniformis
LC 🐾
pretinho
Xenopipo atronitens
LC 🐾
Green Manakin
Xenopipo holochlora
LC
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Yellow-headed Manakin
Xenopipo flavicapilla
NT
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