Red-capped manakin

Ceratopipra mentalisYellow

The red-capped manakin is a small Neotropical bird in which adult males are instantly recognizable by a bright red crown over an otherwise dark body. During the breeding season, males gather at lek sites and perform elaborate displays to attract visiting females.

CommonRed-capped manakin

HP 2600ATK 2650DEF 2550Level 0/10

In battle

HP: 2,600
ATK: 2,650
DEF: 2,550
Energy cost: 5

Passive Skills

Initial boost of dodge chance +90%, decreased by 15% for each successful dodge
For each successful dodge, ATK +15%
For each successful dodge during the round, gain 1 energy point
If the animal has 10 or more energy points attached, ATK +77%

Attack Effects

Self: DEF +40% (6 rounds)
Reduces enemy DEF +4% (3 rounds)

Overview

The animal behind the card

One famous display includes rapid backward hopping that creates a smooth sliding illusion often described as a "moonwalk." Because of this, the species is popularly nicknamed the "Michael Jackson bird" in videos and popular media, even though the behavior is a natural courtship routine shaped by sexual selection.

Males also add mechanical sounds and fast wing-assisted movements to the performance, turning a simple branch into a high-precision stage. The species feeds heavily on fruit and helps disperse seeds through tropical forest understories.