Golden-winged manakin explained

The golden-winged manakin (Masius chrysopterus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus, Masius.^[1]

It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

Diet

The golden-winged manakin forages for small fruit, berries and insects.

References

• Prum, Richard O., and Ann E. Johnson. "Display Behavior, Foraging Ecology, and Systematics of the Golden-Winged Manakin (Masius chrysopterus)." Wilson Bull. 99 (1987): 521–539. 14 Nov. 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080708231213/http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/Wilson/v099n04/p0521-p0539.pdf.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Itis Report: Masius . 11 June 2012 . Integrated Taxonomic Information System.