The Red-capped Manakin is a small bird with a vibrant red cap and contrasting black body. Males perform elaborate courtship displays that are a delight to observe.
Habitat
Prefers lowland forests and edges.
Diet
Feeds on fruits and insects.
How common
Uncommon
Not certain it is a Red-capped Manakin? What bird is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Red-capped Manakin sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Red-capped Manakin?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states
More birds
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Red-crowned Amazon
Amazona viridigenalis
Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Red-faced Warbler
Cardellina rubrifrons
Red-footed Booby
Sula sula
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-legged Honeycreeper
Cyanerpes cyaneus