A Neotropical suboscine family (Pipridae, 44 species) of small, frugivorous birds noted for the stereotyped courtship displays of the colorful males. Many manakin species form leks, and most displays involve intricate maneuvers that may be enhanced by mechanical and/or vocal sounds and plumage displays. Found on https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/bird-academys-a-to-z-glossary-of-bird-ter