Manakin's Song Reveals New Species (AUDIO) Florida Museum of Natural History Your browser does not support the audio element. Caption Researchers found this manakin, Machaeropterus eckelberryi, in 1996 but didn't realize for years that it was a new species. Its unique song gave it away. Credit Daniel Lane/Louisiana State University Usage Restrictions Please credit Daniel Lane/Louisiana State University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.