The Keeper of the Spring Waters

[etcmike]

The Araripe Manakin is a recently discovered species that was known as the "keeper of the spring waters" by locals long before being recognized by the scientific community.

This post is a synopsis of the article The Araripe Manakin, Keeper of the Spring Waters
Photography by Gerrit Vyn
It is my hope that you will go to the full article to learn more about this bird and its habitat.

Araripe Manakin

The Araripe Manakin's common Brazilian name is Soldadinho ("little soldier") do Araripe.

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Nesting female Araripe Manakin caring for her young.

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The Araripe Manakin only lives in a 30-mile-long stretch of wet forests in the northeastern state of Ceara in Brazil, along the eastern side of the Araripe plateau, Chapada do Araripe.

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The Araripe plateau is a unique hydrological structure that feeds the springs in the Araripe Manakin's habitat.

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Scientific Discovery

While locals knew about the Araripe Manakins, the bird species avoided scientific discovery until 1996.

A Brazilian zoologist, in 1860 from the Rio de Janeiro natural history museum, collected 4,000 specimens of various species of wildlife in Chapada do Araripe during a biological survey. It is very possible that the collection of specimens included the Araripe Manakins. However, the expedition's collection was lost in a shipwreck while returning to Rio de Janeiro.

A German group of geologists, entomologists, and ornithologists swept through the area in 1930. Their species collection stored at the University of Freiburg was bombed during World War II. Thus, any evidence of the Araripe Manakin birds species was lost.

Endangered Species

The Araripe Manakin is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of critically endangered species.

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The Araripe Manakin's habitat is threaten by clearing of land for agriculture.

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The spring waters of Chapada do Araripe are being diverted for agricultural irrigation of banana plantations and development including water parks.

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Conservation

The American Bird Conservancy funding established the Aquasis's Oasis Reserve with two land purchases in 2014 and 2016 to create a 300-acre reserve. The reserve protects the habitat and a breeding area for the Araripe Manakins.

Sources and Full Articles

The Araripe Manakin, Keeper of the Spring Waters, 2 April 2018, All About Birds.org

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Male Araripe Manakin	Female Araripe Manakin
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Comments

[yenipaola]

It is a very beautiful bird, the male always with its beautiful colors, totally oblivious to the existence of this bird, it is very sad what happens with its habitat, it is not the only animal in danger, due to human beings.

very good article @ etcmike.

[jhoni]

The Araripe Manakin is very beautiful with feathers that have some color, if the song is melodious once voice, thank you for sharing @etcmike.😊

[etcmike]

Here is the link for listening to the bird's song
https://files.allaboutbirds.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MaleBanner-singing_in_woods.mp4

[bpfalimentos]

Friend Mike, wonderful news, which in particular gives me great joy because Brazil is a neighboring country. The Araripe Manakin initially resembled a bird in my country called Cardenalito (Carduelis cucullata), but after reading the original article, I saw that they were different. I greatly appreciate the great scientific contribution you make to this community, and I enjoy your publications. All the best for you. Best regards

[etcmike]

Thank you!

I am glad you took the time to read the original article. The article was packed full of more pictures and information about the Araripe Manakin and its habitat.

Have a great day!
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Mike

[unataldani]

It's a pleasure to read articles about these beautiful birds. What I regret most is the threats that represent the activities of man towards them. Pleased to learn about this little soldier named Araripe Manakin. Thanks for sharing friend, have a good day.

[sushovon002]

beautiful photography of birds man...👍

[blazing]

This looks stunning and beautiful in looks so cool to see this thanks for sharing : )

[enclequejose]

Hola @etcmike inicialmente cuando leía tu publicación creí que The Araripe Manakin se trataba de una evolución de otra especie por la fecha del descubrimiento científico en 1996 luego al entrar más en el post me encontré con la triste realidad de saber que está en peligro de extinción. Por la alteración de su habitad. Me complace saber que Los fondos de American Bird Conservancy establecieron Oasis reserva el Aquasis con dos compras de tierra en 2014 y 2016 para crear una reserva de 300 hectáreas, para cuidar su habitad. Dato curioso es que el macho y la hembra son de colores distinto. Gracias por presentarnos The Araripe Manakin, guardián de las aguas.

Hello @etcmike initially when I read your post I thought The Araripe Manakin was an evolution from other species by scientific in 1996 discovery date then enter more in the post I found the sad reality of knowing that it is in danger of extinction. By the alteration of its Habitat. I am pleased to know that funds from American Bird Conservancy established Oasis the Aquasis reserve with two purchases of land in 2014 and 2016 to create a reserve of 300 hectares, to take care of their habitat. Curious fact is that the male and the female are of different colors. Thank you for introducing us to The Araripe Manakin, guardian of the waters.

[sanach]

wow! that's soo pretty cool bird, love to see birds

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[christian.danny]

wow amazing article dude with wonderful photographs,keep going.

[manorvillemike]

Wonderful discovery.

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Nice post

[kendel]

Very informative blog ....
Thanks for sharing with us .

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