White-fronted Manakin

Overview

The white-fronted manakin (Lepidothrix serena) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae native to the eastern Guianas and northeastern Brazil. It is a fairly common species with a wide range, and its conservation status is rated as 'least concern' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Identification

• Males are mainly black with a conspicuous bright-white forehead patch that extends forward beyond the base of the bill.
• Males feature a light blue patch on the lower back and upper rump, along with bright sulphur-yellow breast patches.
• Females are dimorphic, displaying grey and black plumage with a pale yellow belly and a distinct white eye-ring.
• The species has black legs and dark eyes.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. Its range encompasses the Atlantic coastal Guianas, the eastern Guiana Shield of Suriname and French Guiana, parts of Guyana, and the northeastern Amazon states of Brazil, including Amapá and northern Pará.

Did you know?

The specific name serena derives from the Latin word meaning 'bright', 'fair', or 'serene'.