The trumpet manucode is approximately long. It has elongated horn-like head tufts and loose neck feathers. The plumage is of an iridescent blackish glossed blue, green and purple. It has a red
iris, long coiled
trachea, and blackish
bill, mouth and legs. The female resembles the male, but is smaller in size and duller in color. Some of the subspecies vary slightly among themselves, most notably in size and iridescence color. == Diet ==