Ryukyu Minivet
NameRyukyu Minivet
Common NameRyukyu Minivet
Scientific NamePericrocotus tegimae
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales and females are similar, featuring dark grey to blackish upperparts, including the head and back. A prominent white supercilium extends from above the eye to the nape. The underparts are white, sometimes with a faint grey wash on the flanks. The tail is long and dark, with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' calls, often uttered while the bird is foraging in the tree canopy.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, including islands such as Amami Ōshima, Okinawa, and other smaller islands within the archipelago.
Identifying Featuresdark grey upperparts, white underparts, prominent white supercilium, long dark tail with white outer feathers, slender build
Description
This small, slender bird is characterized by its dark grey upperparts and white underparts, with a distinctive white supercilium. It is an active arboreal insectivore, often seen foraging in the canopy of subtropical broadleaf forests.
