Fiery Minivet

Pericrocotus igneus Blyth, 1846

15–16 cmLength15 gWeight

The fiery minivet (Pericrocotus igneus) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.

Busiest months: March, July–August and October · Most records: Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March, July–August and October · Most records: Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand

Fiery Minivet has been recorded at 94 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia1,011 records
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia302 records
Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia243 records

More places

Napsan, Puerto Princesa CityPhilippines156 records
Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia141 records
Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia88 records
Klias Forest Reserve – Klias Peat Swamp Field CentreMalaysia87 records
Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand76 records
Taman Nasional Way KambasIndonesia56 records
Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia55 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Philippines Thailand Indonesia Brunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The fiery minivet (Pericrocotus igneus) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Fiery Minivet?

The Fiery Minivet is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Fiery Minivet live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Palawan (southwestern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.