Pin-tailed Manakin
Ilicura militaris
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Manakins (Pipridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The pin-tailed manakin (Ilicura militaris) is a suboscine species of bird within the manakin family, Pipridae. This species is endemic to the Eastern coast of Brazil within the humid Atlantic Forest, and its range extends from the State of Bahia to the State of Rio Grande Do Sul. The pin-tailed manakin is monotypic within the genus Ilicura, and has no known subspecies. It is a relatively small species that has pronounced sexual dimorphism.
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Range and habitat
Southeastern Brazil (Espírito Santo to Paraná and eastern Santa Catarina).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pin-tailed manakin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
