👉 The term "manidae" is a genus of birds in the family Passeriformes. It includes a number of closely related species, including the famous bird that we call a parrot, the great blue heron, and the woodpecker. Manidae are characterized by their small size (around 2-3 inches long), short beaks, and a distinctive call—"ba-ba-ba". They are primarily found in forests, but also inhabit grasslands,