Kinglet Manakin (Machaeropterus regulus) [XC163795]
by Caio Brito from Monte Pascal, nr Itabela, Bahia, Brazil (call)
Kinglet Manakin (Machaeropterus regulus) [XC325463]
by Frank Lambert from Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil (call, song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Formerly treated as conspecific with Western Striped Manakin (Machaeropterus striolatus), but differs markedly in voice and, to lesser extent, in plumage. There is some evidence that it may be more closely related to Fiery-capped Manakin (Machaeropterus pyrocephalus).