The golden-collared manakin is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is found in Colombia and Panama.
Region
Central America and northwestern South America
Typical Environment
Occurs from central and eastern Panama into the Chocó region of northwestern Colombia. Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, especially edges, gaps, and secondary growth near mature forest. Often found in the shaded understory and midstory where fruiting shrubs and small trees are common. Frequently uses small clearings for display courts within the forest.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 900 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Males perform elaborate lek displays with rapid hops, slides, and loud wing snaps produced by modified wing feathers. They clear small courts on the forest floor and compete intensely for female attention, but provide no parental care. This species hybridizes with the White-collared Manakin in western Panama, making it a classic system for studying speciation and sexual selection.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
A classic lekking species: males gather at traditional courts where each maintains a small cleared display area. Displays include rapid side-to-side hops, slides between perches, and explosive wing snaps; females visit leks to select mates. Nests are small cups built and attended solely by the female; males offer no parental care.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations include sharp, thin calls and soft buzzes, accompanied by prominent mechanical wing snaps and roll-snaps during displays. The overall soundscape at a lek is a mix of ticking, popping snaps, and brief whistles.
