The cinnamon neopipo or cinnamon manakin-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Region
Amazon Basin and the Guianas
Typical Environment
Occurs broadly across lowland tropical forests of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Prefers mature terra firme forest but also uses edges, tall secondary growth, and riverine forest. Most activity is in the subcanopy and canopy where it sallies for small prey. It can be local but is generally widespread where suitable forest persists.
Altitude Range
0–1000 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Also known as the cinnamon manakin-tyrant, it is the sole member of the genus Neopipo. Despite the name, it is a tyrant flycatcher, not a true manakin, and shows convergent behavior with canopy insectivores. It is a quiet, unobtrusive species that often forages high in the canopy and may accompany mixed-species flocks.
Temperament
quiet and unobtrusive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with quick sallies
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in pairs, often high in the subcanopy to canopy. Frequently joins mixed-species flocks while foraging. Breeding pairs are likely territorial, placing a small, well-concealed nest in dense foliage.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Voice is soft and high-pitched, with thin tseet notes and brief trills. Calls are often given from concealed perches in the canopy and can be easy to overlook.
Plumage
Uniform warm cinnamon-rufous overall with slightly darker wings and tail; lacks wing bars and strong patterning.
Diet
Feeds mainly on small insects and other arthropods. Captures prey by short sallies from exposed twigs and by gleaning from leaves and fine branches. Occasionally hawks mid-air when prey is abundant. Foraging is typically deliberate and quiet.
Preferred Environment
Forages in the subcanopy and canopy of mature lowland forest, including edges and tall secondary growth. Often exploits mixed-species flocks where it follows insect activity and disturbance.
