Fiery Minivet
NameFiery Minivet
Common NameFiery Minivet
Scientific NamePericrocotus igneus
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, nape, back, and upperwings. The underparts, rump, and a prominent patch on the flight feathers are vivid fiery orange. The tail is black with orange outer rectrices. Females have a black head and back, but their underparts and wing patches are bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, whistling calls, often described as 'swee-swee-swee' or 'twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Fiery Minivet is native to Southeast Asia, with its range extending across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and fiery orange plumage (male), Slender body with a relatively long tail, Distinctive orange (male) or yellow (female) patch on the wings, Active arboreal foraging behavior
Description
The Fiery Minivet is a small, slender passerine bird known for its striking sexual dimorphism. Males display brilliant fiery orange and black plumage, while females are yellow and black. They are active insectivores, typically found foraging in the canopy of tropical forests.
