Rosy Minivet

Cuckooshrikes 👁 249 views Updated 2026-11-01

Rosy Minivet (<em>Pericrocotus roseus</em>) is a species of Cuckooshrikes (<em>Campephagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rosy Minivet (Pericrocotus roseus) is a species of Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pericrocotus; binomial: Pericrocotus roseus; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: c India, Thailand, Laos and s Vietnam.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat as monotypic. Includes ssp. "stanfordi" Vaughan and Jones, 1913, a variable hybrid (Clements 2023).

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