Short-billed Minivet
NameShort-billed Minivet
Common NameShort-billed Minivet
Scientific NamePericrocotus brevirostris
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, nape, back, and wings, contrasted by a brilliant scarlet red breast, belly, rump, and patches on the wings and outer tail feathers. Females are duller, with a grey head and back, yellow underparts, and yellow patches on the wings.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and often described as a 'tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee' call, frequently given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Short-billed Minivet is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from Nepal and Bhutan through northeastern India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and into southern China.
Identifying FeaturesShort bill relative to other minivets, Male's striking black and scarlet red plumage, Female's grey and yellow plumage, Often seen in active flocks, Prefers montane forest habitats
Description
The Short-billed Minivet is a small, striking passerine bird known for its vibrant plumage, especially the males with their glossy black and scarlet red coloration. These active birds typically forage in the canopy of montane forests, often moving in small flocks.
