Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin
Neopelma chrysocephalum
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Manakins (Pipridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The saffron-crested tyrant-manakin, or the saffron-crested neopelma (Neopelma chrysocephalum), is a species of bird in the family Pipridae, the manakins. A visually striking bird species, it is endemic to the lowland tropical rainforests of South America, with primary distribution areas in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Colombia to southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Amazonian Brazil.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Saffron-crested tyrant-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.
