Region

Brazilian Amazon

Typical Environment

Occurs in lowland terra firme rainforest south of the Amazon River, favoring tall primary forest but also using edges, light gaps, and occasionally secondary growth. It is typically found in the midstory to lower canopy, often near fruiting trees. The species is largely tied to interfluvial forests between major rivers, where it maintains small display courts. Local persistence depends on intact forest; it is sensitive to extensive clearing and fragmentation.

Altitude Range

0–700 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Temperament

shy and active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Males gather at small leks where each defends a tiny display perch, performing hops, darts, and wing flicks to attract females. Females visit leks to choose mates and then nest and rear young alone. Nests are small cups placed on horizontal forks in the understory.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Vocalizations are thin, high-pitched notes and buzzy trills, often given from semi-concealed perches. Males add sharp ticks and wing snaps during displays, creating a distinctive mechanical accompaniment.

Diet

Primarily consumes small fruits and berries from understory and midstory shrubs and trees. It supplements with occasional small arthropods, especially during breeding. Individuals often forage methodically, perching briefly and making short sallies to pluck fruit.

Preferred Environment

Feeds at fruiting trees along forest trails, edges, and light gaps, as well as within quiet midstory strata of primary terra firme forest. It may join mixed-species frugivore flocks when resources are abundant.