 Scientific Name: Chiroxiphia pareola Category: Animal Primary Layer: Understory Fun Facts: - Short wings and compact bodies are well suited for flying between the crowded tree trunks and plants near the forest floor
- The male Blue-backed Manakin has a fascinating breeding display, unusual in that it is cooperative rather than competitive. Two males perch next to each other on a bare stick and jump up and down alternately, giving a buzzing call. When a female approaches, the perched bird moves backwards under the jumping bird, so the two perform a vertical circling dance.
- The females lay two eggs and incubate them for about 20 days.
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