Black Cuckooshrike vs Ashy Minivet
Campephaga flava compared with Pericrocotus divaricatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Cuckooshrike | Ashy Minivet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campephaga flava | Pericrocotus divaricatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Campephagidae | Campephagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 33.26666666666667 g (1.17 oz) | 23.2 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black Cuckooshrike
Ashy Minivet
About These Birds
Black Cuckooshrike
The Black Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized, slender bird of sub-Saharan African woodlands and forests, with males displaying entirely glossy black plumage and a small yellow gape wattle. It ranges across tropical Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa, inhabiting open woodland, savanna, and forest edges. It feeds on caterpillars and other large insects, foraging in the canopy and mid-story.
Ashy Minivet
The Ashy Minivet is a sleek passerine that breeds in East Asia and winters across South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 23g with a wingspan near 19cm, the male is pale grey and white while the female has yellow-tinged plumage. It forages in the forest canopy, catching insects on the wing.