Rosy Minivet
NameRosy Minivet
Common NameRosy Minivet
Scientific NamePericrocotus roseus
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsMales have grey upperparts and head, with bright rosy-red underparts, rump, and prominent rosy-red patches on the wings and outer tail feathers. Females and juveniles, like the one pictured, have grey upperparts and head, with pale yellowish-white to rosy-buff underparts and rosy-orange wing and tail markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'swee-swee-swee' or 'twee-twee-twee' calls, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and parts of China, migrating south to Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, for the winter months.
Identifying FeaturesSlender body and long tail, Grey head and upperparts, Rosy-red (male) or rosy-orange (female) wing and tail patches, Pale underparts (female) or rosy-red underparts (male), Often found in flocks
Description
A slender, medium-sized minivet known for its active foraging in tree canopies. It often moves in small flocks, gleaning insects from foliage or catching them in flight.
