Little Bird Has A Striking, Golden Head And An Appearance That Just Screams Power And Wealth

This bird has one of the most beautiful contrasting color combinations you will ever see.

Sophia

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 9, 2021

Birds are truly a curious thing, and so are the multitude of colors they come in. With millions of animals all over the world, these tiny, little things truly win in the tints and tones department.

They are certainly one of the best highlights of nature, with their striking appearances that you just can't seem to ignore. No matter where you are in the world, birds are truly a sight to behold.

There are approximately 10,000 species of birds all over the planet, and each and every one of them is truly unique in its own way. Their beautiful plumage, striking and bold color combinations and adorable personalities are a gift to this world.

With that said, here's another beautiful bird to add to your growing list of "most striking birds" ever. Its glossy black plumage and eye-catching contrast to its head is just one thing you should never overlook!

It has a magnificent golden head that is an ultimate head-turner, and for all the obvious reasons. It embodies one of the most beautiful contrasts of yellow and black in its chunky body.

Check out its photos below! Fair warning, it's a combination of beautiful, cute, colorful, and an adorable chunk all rolled into one!

Meet The Golden-Headed Manakin

A bird with a head so bright that it just steals your attention.

The golden-headed manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala) is a little compact bird with a striking and bright colored plumage that features a beautiful contrast between black and yellow.

The adult males are characterized by a black body with red and white thighs, with an orange-yellow head that stretches to its cheeks and upper nape.

Its golden yellow feathers on its head that looks like a helmet is slightly bordered by a hint of red.

Its eyes are white and its bill is also yellowish-white, coupled with legs and feet that are pinkish-brown in color.

The female golden-headed manakin, on the other hand, are very different from males and are more difficult to spot.

It features an olive-green plumage with a paler yellowish belly underneath. Young males are also quite similar to the female ones before they mature.

They also resemble female white-bearded manakins, however, they are much smaller in size with shorter tails and pinkish legs. Females also have grey eyes rather than white.

They like to live in the upper portions of humid forests and second-growth woodlands, most especially in fruiting trees and shrubs.

They are endemic in Panama, Colombia, Trinidad, Guianas, Brazil, and Northern Peru. They tend to stay 1100 meters above sea level, but on a local range, they can go up to 2000 meters.

They are frugivorous in nature, feeding on berries and small fruits that belong to the Miconia, Melastomataceae, and Rubiaceae family. However, they may also catch insects from time to time on the wing, or from crops.

Males have an interesting breeding display at their communal lek.

Each male manakin takes hold of a horizontal perch that is 6-12 meters high in which it slides and jumps to other perches. This display is accompanied with their whirring wings and buzzing sounds.

The female ones build a shallow cup-shaped nest in which it will lay its two brown-mottled yellowish eggs. She will then incubate them for about 16-17 days.

Golden-headed manakins still have a healthy population across the world, and they are not considered threatened.

Check out the golden-headed manakin in action!

Isn't this bird just one of the most wonderfully-colored things you have ever seen? The golden-headed manakin is definitely one of those birds you need to see in this lifetime, even if it's just behind screens!

Comment down your thoughts, or share this beautiful golden bird with your family and friends!

Sophia