Crinkle-collared Manucode
Manucodia chalybatus

The crinkle-collared manucode is a species of bird-of-paradise.
The crinkle-collared manucode (Manucodia chalybatus) is a species of bird-of-paradise.
The crinkle-collared manucode is found throughout lowlands and hill forests in mainland New Guinea and Misool Island of West Papua. The diet consists mainly of fruits and figs.
Widespread and a common species throughout its habitat range, the crinkle-collared manucode is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES.
Description
The crinkle-collared manucode is medium-sized, up to 36 cm long, greenish blue, black and purple-glossed with a long graduated tail, red iris and iridescent green breast feathers. Both sexes are similar in appearance, however the female is slightly smaller and less purple. This species resembles the Jobi manucode in appearance, distinguished by its bronzed yellow-green neck feathers.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Genus
- Manucodia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Manucodia chalybatus, commonly known as the Crinkle-collared Manucode, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode) live?
- Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode) belong to?
- Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode) belongs to the family Paradisaeidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode)?
- The plumage of Manucodia chalybatus (Crinkle-collared Manucode) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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