Manakins of Ecuador
17 manakins recorded in Ecuador on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
17 manakins have been recorded in Ecuador on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Pipridae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Manakins of Ecuador to know first
Blue-backed ManakinChiroxiphia pareola
Blue-capped ManakinLepidothrix coronata
Blue-rumped ManakinLepidothrix isidorei
Choco ManakinCryptopipo litae
Club-winged ManakinMachaeropterus deliciosus
Dwarf Tyrant-ManakinTyranneutes stolzmanni
Golden-headed ManakinCeratopipra erythrocephala
Golden-winged ManakinMasius chrysopterus
Green ManakinCryptopipo holochlora
Jet ManakinChloropipo unicolor
Orange-crested ManakinHeterocercus aurantiivertex
Red-capped ManakinCeratopipra mentalis
Striolated ManakinMachaeropterus striolatus
White-bearded ManakinManacus manacus
White-crowned ManakinPseudopipra pipra
Wire-tailed ManakinPipra filicauda
The full list — 17 manakins of Ecuador in our library
- Blue-backed Manakin
- Blue-capped Manakin
- Blue-rumped Manakin
- Choco Manakin
- Club-winged Manakin
- Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin
- Golden-headed Manakin
- Golden-winged Manakin
- Green Manakin
- Jet Manakin
- Orange-crested Manakin
- Red-capped Manakin
- Striolated Manakin
- Velvety Manakin
- White-bearded Manakin
- White-crowned Manakin
- Wire-tailed Manakin
Keep exploring
- Birds of Ecuador
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Ecuador (202 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Ecuador (177 species)
- Hummingbirds of Ecuador (130 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Ecuador (105 species)
- Antbirds of Ecuador (94 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Ecuador (50 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Ecuador (46 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Ecuador (38 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Ecuador (37 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Ecuador (35 species)
- New World Warblers of Ecuador (34 species)
- Woodpeckers of Ecuador (34 species)
- Owls of Ecuador (29 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Ecuador (29 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Ecuador (28 species)
- Cotingas of Ecuador (27 species)
- New World Sparrows of Ecuador (26 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Ecuador (25 species)
- Wrens of Ecuador (25 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Ecuador (22 species)
- Thrushes of Ecuador (22 species)
- True Finches of Ecuador (20 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Ecuador (19 species)
- Falcons of Ecuador (19 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Ecuador (19 species)
- Vireos of Ecuador (19 species)
Manakins in other regions
- Manakins of Brazil (35 species)
- Manakins of Colombia (24 species)
- Manakins of Peru (24 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many manakins are found in Ecuador?
17 manakins that we profile appear on Ecuador's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these manakins really found there?
Yes — each one is on Ecuador's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these manakins belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see manakins in Ecuador right now?
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