noun
- small tropical American birds known for their elaborate courtship displays and bright plumage
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The male manakins performed intricate dances to attract mates.
- Researchers studied the colorful manakins in the Costa Rican rainforest.
- Golden-headed manakins are found throughout Central and South America.
- The manakins’ courtship rituals involve complex choreographed movements.
- Birdwatchers traveled to the Amazon to observe rare species of manakins.
- Female manakins typically have more subdued coloring than males.