Golden-winged manakin
male (above) and female (below).
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pipridae
Genus: Masius
Bonaparte, 1850
Species:
M. chrysopterus
Binomial name
Masius chrysopterus
(Lafresnaye, 1843)

The golden-winged manakin (Masius chrysopterus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus, Masius.[2]

It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

Diet

The golden-winged manakin forages for small fruit, berries and insects.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Masius chrysopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22701087A93812424. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22701087A93812424.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Itis Report: Masius". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 11 June 2012.

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