Black-browed Triller vs Ashy Minivet
Lalage atrovirens compared with Pericrocotus divaricatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-browed Triller | Ashy Minivet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lalage atrovirens | Pericrocotus divaricatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Campephagidae | Campephagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm (7.6 in) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 37.5 g (1.32 oz) | 23.2 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-browed Triller
Least Concern
Ashy Minivet
About These Birds
Black-browed Triller
The Black-browed Triller is a slender, contrasting bird of the Moluccas and New Guinea region, with males showing blackish upperparts and a dark eyebrow across a grey head, contrasting with white underparts. It inhabits the canopy and edges of tropical forests and secondary growth. It feeds on insects and small fruits, often foraging in the forest mid-story and canopy.
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.