Image via Macaulay Library
Sunda Minivet
- Scientific name
- Pericrocotus miniatus
- Family
- Campephagidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Sunda minivet, Pericrocotus miniatus, is an avian species endemic to the montane forests of Sumatra and Java. Belonging to the Campephagidae family, it occupies a specialized ecological niche within high-altitude tropical environments. Its evolutionary history is tied to the complex geological and climatic shifts of the Sunda Shelf, which facilitated the isolation and diversification of various passerine birds throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
The species is distinguished by its sharp, pointed wings and a distinctively notched tail, anatomical features that reflect its highly active, aerial-foraging lifestyle. Ornithologists emphasize its plumage as a key identifier, characterized by striking crimson and black coloration in males. Since its initial scientific description, the bird has been recognized by the natural history community as a sentinel species for the health of mature, primary montane forests, often studied to understand the impacts of habitat fragmentation in Southeast Asia.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sunda Minivet
Sunda Minivet is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Sunda Minivet on collecto.rs?
Sunda Minivet doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Sunda Minivet?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Sunda Minivet catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sunda Minivet is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
