Manakin

Any one of numerous small birds belonging to Pipra, Manacus, and other genera of the family Pipridae. They are mostly natives of Central and South America. some are bright-colored, and others have the wings and tail curiously ornamented. The name is sometimes applied to related birds of other families.

A dwarf. See Manikin.

any of numerous small bright-colored birds of Central America and South America having short bills and elaborate courtship behavior