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Long-tailed Manakin vs Red-capped Manakin

Chiroxiphia linearis versus Ceratopipra mentalis

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Long-tailed Manakin (Chiroxiphia linearis) Long-tailed Manakin
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In short

The Long-tailed Manakin and Red-capped Manakin can be distinguished by their head coloration and tail length. The Long-tailed Manakin has a red crown patch and a notably long tail, while the Red-capped Manakin features a bright red cap and a shorter tail.

Identification tips

  1. Look for the red crown patch and long tail in the Long-tailed Manakin. 2. Identify the bright red cap and shorter tail in the Red-capped Manakin.

Plumage

The Long-tailed Manakin is almost entirely black with a small red crown patch and a blue back, whereas the Red-capped Manakin has a bright red cap and lacks the blue back.

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The Long-tailed Manakin and Red-capped Manakin can be distinguished by their head coloration and tail length. The Long-tailed Manakin has a red crown patch and a notably long tail, while the Red-capped Manakin features a bright red cap and a shorter tail.

  1. Look for the red crown patch and long tail in the Long-tailed Manakin. 2. Identify the bright red cap and shorter tail in the Red-capped Manakin.

The Long-tailed Manakin is almost entirely black with a small red crown patch and a blue back, whereas the Red-capped Manakin has a bright red cap and lacks the blue back.

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