manakin
- noun
- /ˈmænəˌkɪn/
- US
- In the rainforest, the manakin can often be seen performing intricate dances to impress its mate.
- red-capped manakin
- capped manakin
Examples
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The bright colors of the male manakin attract females during courtship displays.
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These manakins are more likely to occur in disturbed habitats during pronounced migration years (Figure 2) than during years when fewer individuals move to lower elevations.
Academic text (1992) -
That is exactly what the red-capped manakin does.
Academic text (2013) -
White-ruffed manakins prefer mature forest during nonbreeding seasons and demonstrate a strong fidelity to specific sites in lowland forest.
Academic text (1992) -
He was thrilled to spot a rare manakin while birdwatching in the jungles of South America.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word manakin comes from an old Dutch word mannekijn, which means 'little man'. These tiny, colorful birds perform quick, human-like dances to attract mates, so imagining a 'little man' dancing helps you remember this small, showy bird.
