Ashy Minivet

Pericrocotus divaricatus

Family: Cuckooshrikes · Status: Common migrant · Size: 18.5–20 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Breeds across southeastern Siberia, northeastern China, Korea, Japan, and islands to Taiwan. Winters in Southeast Asia.

Identification

Male has black hindcrown and ear coverts extending over nape; rest of head and narrow half-collar white; underparts white; upperparts light slate-grey, edges of remiges and greater coverts darker grey. Female similar but slightly paler; head replaces black with grey, except on lores and forehead.

Habitat

Migrant seen foraging in more open woodland habitat in Singapore, regularly sighted in parks.

Behaviour

Typically perches high in the tree canopy.