Heterocercus is a genus of bird in the family Pipridae. Established by Philip Lutley Sclater in 1862, it contains the following species:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heterocercus aurantiivertex | Ecuador and Peru | ||
| Heterocercus flavivertex | Yellow-crested manakin | Northern Amazonia | |
| Heterocercus linteatus | Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru | ||
The name Heterocercus is a combination of the Greek words heteros, meaning "different" and kerkos, meaning "tail".