Short-billed Minivet vs Ashy Minivet
Pericrocotus brevirostris compared with Pericrocotus divaricatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-billed Minivet | Ashy Minivet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pericrocotus brevirostris | Pericrocotus divaricatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Campephagidae | Campephagidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 17.0 g (0.60 oz) | 23.2 g (0.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Short-billed Minivet
Least Concern
Ashy Minivet
About These Birds
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.