Black-bellied Cicadabird vs Ashy Minivet
Edolisoma montanum compared with Pericrocotus divaricatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-bellied Cicadabird | Ashy Minivet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Edolisoma montanum | Pericrocotus divaricatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Campephagidae | Campephagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 72.76666666666667 g (2.57 oz) | 23.2 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-bellied Cicadabird
Least Concern
Ashy Minivet
About These Birds
Black-bellied Cicadabird
The Black-bellied Cicadabird is a slender, sexually dimorphic bird found in the montane forests of New Guinea, with males displaying black upperparts and a distinctive black belly patch. It inhabits mid-elevation forests on the main island and some satellite ranges. Like other cicadabirds, it feeds on insects and small fruits, foraging in the forest 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.