Rosy Minivet
Pericrocotus roseus
The Rosy Minivet (Pericrocotus roseus) is a rare cuckooshrik found in 11 countries, weighing about 19 g. The rosy minivet is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
About the Rosy Minivet
The rosy minivet is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is omnivorous.
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How to identify it
The male is distinguished from other minivets by having a deep pink/light red shade in wings and tail and the female having an olive/olive yellow rump as against bright yellow in other minivets. Both male and female are grey above.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Malaysia.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rosy Minivet?
- The male is distinguished from other minivets by having a deep pink/light red shade in wings and tail and the female having an olive/olive yellow rump as against bright yellow in other minivets. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rosy Minivet?
- The Rosy Minivet is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see a Rosy Minivet?
- The Rosy Minivet occurs in 11 countries, including India, Thailand, China, Bangladesh and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a Rosy Minivet?
- The Rosy Minivet is most easily confused with the Short-billed Minivet, the Swinhoe's Minivet and the Fiery Minivet.
- Is the Rosy Minivet endangered?
- The Rosy Minivet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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