Ashy Minivet vs Fiery Minivet

Pericrocotus divaricatus compared with Pericrocotus igneus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Ashy Minivet Fiery Minivet
Scientific Name Pericrocotus divaricatus Pericrocotus igneus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Campephagidae Campephagidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 19.1 cm (7.5 in) 14.5 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 23.2 g (0.82 oz) 15.0 g (0.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-5 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Ashy Minivet only

None

Fiery Minivet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Ashy Minivet

Near Threatened

Fiery 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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