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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