White-bellied Minivet

The species is characterized by stable population trend and extent of occurrence of more than 20 thousand km2.

The White-bellied Minivet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The White-bellied Minivet (Pericrocotus erythropygius) is a species of minivet found in India, mostly in dry deciduous forest. The species is characterized by stable population trend and extent of occurrence of more than 20 thousand km2. References - 1. ^ BirdLife International (2004). Pericrocotus erythropygius. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. More

So what we have here is an adult male White-bellied Minivet, one of India's most enigmatic birds. It was photographed by Vijay Cavale near Bangalore which is at the extreme southern end of its very limited range. With care almost all the main id features can be seen. The red and white rump, the white wing flashes, the blackish hood. It is basically a black and white bird with the only reddish coloration on the lower rump and the upper breast. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, White-bellied Minivet is classed as Ungraded: species that are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of White-bellied Minivet (4) Diu Island, Gujarat, India Diu Island, Gujarat, India25/02/2010 Diu Island, Gujarat, India 25/02/2010 nr Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India nr Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India04/12/2009 nr Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India 04/12/2009 nr Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, India nr More

White-bellied Minivet (Pericrocotus erythropygius) is a resident in north and central India. More