The Red-capped Manakin natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is usually found perched quietly or feeding at fruiting trees and bushes from understory to canopy. Male unmistakable: flame-red head, female notably drab, dull greenish with dull pinkish bill, dark legs. It is best identified by behavior, the male’s unusual courting method whereby he shuffles rapidly backwards across a branch, akin to a speedy moonwalk.