The minivets (genus Pericrocotus) are part of the cuckoo-shrike family Campephagidae inhabit the forests of southern and eastern Asia.
Description
Minivets are fairly small, slender birds with long tails and an erect posture. Most species have bright red or yellow markings.
Recognized Species
- Rosy Minivet, Pericrocotus roseus
- Swinhoe’s Minivet or Brown-rumped Minivet, Pericrocotus cantonensis
- Ashy Minivet, Pericrocotus divaricatus
- Ryukyu Minivet, Pericrocotus tegimae
- Small Minivet, Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
- Fiery Minivet, Pericrocotus igneus
- Flores Minivet or Little Minivet, Pericrocotus lansbergei
- White-bellied Minivet, Pericrocotus erythropygius
- Grey-chinned Minivet, Pericrocotus solaris
- Long-tailed Minivet, Pericrocotus ethologus
- Short-billed Minivet, Pericrocotus brevirostris
- Sunda Minivet, Pericrocotus miniatus
- Scarlet Minivet, Pericrocotus flammeus
Diet / Feeding
They typically forage in the tree canopy for insects.
