Gray-chinned Minivet

Pericrocotus solaris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Campephagidae

About

The grey-chinned minivet is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is found from the Himalayas to China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is forests about 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft) in elevation. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a least-concern species.

Fun Fact

Lichens are added to camouflage the nest, and the female shapes the nest by pushing against the rim with its breast.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the canopy of broadleaf forest and also coniferous forest, elfin forest, secondary forest, forest edges and gardens with trees.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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