Golden-winged manakin

The golden-winged manakin (Masius chrysopterus) is a species of bird in the family Pipridae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus, Masius.^[2]

Golden-winged manakin
male (above) and female (below).
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Pipridae
Genus:	Masius Bonaparte, 1850
Species:	M. chrysopterus
Binomial name
Masius chrysopterus (Lafresnaye, 1843)

It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.

Diet

The golden-winged manakin forages for small fruit, berries and insects.