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Manakins

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A small, colorful manakin bird with bright plumage perched on a berry-laden branch, showcasing its specialized fruit-eating adaptation.
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Manakins evolved to eat fruit by repurposing umami receptors

A single male manakin can consume its entire body weight in berries in only 1.5 hours.

David Grossman·July 21, 2026