Ashy Minivet vs Long-tailed Minivet

Pericrocotus divaricatus compared with Pericrocotus ethologus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ashy Minivet Long-tailed Minivet
Scientific Name Pericrocotus divaricatus Pericrocotus ethologus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Campephagidae Campephagidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 19.1 cm (7.5 in) 18.3 cm (7.2 in)
Weight 23.2 g (0.82 oz) 19.2 g (0.68 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-5 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ashy Minivet only

None

Long-tailed Minivet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ashy Minivet

Least Concern

Long-tailed 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.

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