Long-tailed Manakin

Long-tailed ManakinMale and female Long-tailed Manakins have very different plumage. During courtship, two males dance together, and the birds mainly eat fruit.What does it look like?Adult males have a black body, a bright blue mantle, a red crown, and long central tail feathers. Females are dull olive-green, and young males resemble females before their adult plumage develops.How does it live?Male and female Long-tailed Manakins have very different plumage. During courtship, two males dance together, and the birds mainly eat fruit.During courtship, two males dance and use calls, their red crowns, blue mantles, and long tails to attract a female. Fruit is the main food, though insects are also eaten.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.