Flores Minivet
A species of Minivets Scientific name : Pericrocotus lansbergei Genus : Minivets
Flores Minivet, A species of Minivets
Botanical name: Pericrocotus lansbergei
Genus: Minivets
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Description
The little minivet (Pericrocotus lansbergei), also known as the Flores minivet, is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Flores Minivet primarily consumes small arthropods, foraging in pairs or groups, and sometimes joins mixed-species flocks. Flores Minivet employs both gleaning and hover-gleaning strategies from mid-canopy perches.
Habitat
The flores Minivet predominantly occupies open parkland-type forests with sparse understory, including primary and tall secondary forests, as well as riverine forest and woodland areas within broader tropical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Minivets Species
Flores Minivet