White-bellied Minivet
Pericrocotus erythropygius
The White-bellied Minivet (Pericrocotus erythropygius) is a rare cuckooshrik found only in India, weighing about 11 g. The white-bellied minivet is a species of minivet found in India, mostly in dry deciduous forest.
About the White-bellied Minivet
The white-bellied minivet is a species of minivet found in India, mostly in dry deciduous forest.
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How to identify it
The male white-bellied minivet has a shiny black head, neck, tail and mantle. The species has a white collar, the throat is orange, the rest of the underparts are also white. The rump is orange with white markings on the wings. The female minivet is duller in appearance, with dark gray upperparts, black wings, white collar, black tail and shiny black lores. The wings have white markings similar to those of the males, and the rump is orange. It measures between 18.5 and 20 cm long.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-bellied Minivet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in September. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-bellied Minivet?
- The male white-bellied minivet has a shiny black head, neck, tail and mantle. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-bellied Minivet?
- The White-bellied Minivet is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a White-bellied Minivet?
- The White-bellied Minivet is endemic to India, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-bellied Minivet?
- The White-bellied Minivet is most easily confused with the Fiery Minivet, the Ryukyu Minivet and the Sunda Minivet.
- Is the White-bellied Minivet endangered?
- The White-bellied Minivet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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