Barred Cuckooshrike vs Ashy Minivet
Coracina lineata compared with Pericrocotus divaricatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Cuckooshrike | Ashy Minivet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coracina lineata | Pericrocotus divaricatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Campephagidae | Campephagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 79.95 g (2.82 oz) | 23.2 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Cuckooshrike
Least Concern
Ashy Minivet
About These Birds
Barred Cuckooshrike
The Barred Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized cuckooshrike of the family Campephagidae found in forests and forest edges across the Moluccas, New Guinea, and northeastern Australia. Weighing about 79.95g with a wingspan of 27.9cm, it has finely barred underparts. It moves through the forest canopy in small flocks, feeding on insects and fruit.
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.