Kinglet Manakin (Machaeropterus regulus) [XC236348]
by GABRIEL LEITE from Reserva Ecol\u00f3gica dos Petroleiros, Tingu\u00e1, Nova Igua\u00e7u, RJ, Brazil (call)
Kinglet Manakin (Machaeropterus regulus) [XC82252]
by Frank Lambert from Camamu, BA. Near Oroj\u00f3, Brazil (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).