Heterocercus
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Heterocercus is a genus of bird in the family Pipridae. Established by Philip Lutley Sclater in 1862, it contains the following species:[1]
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Heterocercus aurantiivertex Orange-crowned Manakin (male), Atalaia do Norte, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg | Heterocercus aurantiivertex | Orange-crested manakin | Ecuador and Peru |
| File:Heterocercus flavivertex - Yellow-crowned Manakin.JPG | Heterocercus flavivertex | Yellow-crested manakin | Northern Amazonia |
| File:Heterocercus linteatus - Flame-crowned Manakin (male); Beruri, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg | Heterocercus linteatus | Flame-crested manakin | Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru |
The name Heterocercus is a combination of the Greek words heteros, meaning "different" and kerkos, meaning "tail".[2]
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