Fiery Minivet

Fiery Minivet

Pericrocotus igneus

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Campephagidae

About

The fiery minivet is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. Its range includes Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitats are broadleaf, secondary and coastal forests. It is threatened by forest clearance and has been assessed as near-threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Fun Fact

It is found up to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) in elevation, mainly below 600 m (2,000 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the canopy of lowland broadleaf forest, forest edges, peat swamp forest, well-grown secondary forest, and coastal and mangrove forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change