Sunda Minivet
NameSunda Minivet
Common NameSunda Minivet
Scientific NamePericrocotus miniatus
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, back, and upperwings, with a prominent scarlet-red patch on the flight feathers. The rump, underparts, and outer tail feathers are also bright scarlet-red. Females are similar in pattern but with yellow replacing the red coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, whistling calls, often described as a series of 'swee-swee-swee' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes, sometimes given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Greater Sunda Islands, including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesBright scarlet-red and glossy black plumage (male), Yellow and black plumage (female), Long tail, Arboreal behavior, Red wing patch (male)
Description
The Sunda Minivet is a small, vibrant passerine bird known for its striking plumage. Males display brilliant scarlet-red and glossy black, while females are yellow and black. They are active insectivores, typically found foraging in the canopy of tropical forests.
