Scarlet Minivet

Pericrocotus flammeus

Family: Cuckooshrikes · Status: Former resident and very rare visitor · Size: 17–21.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Breeds from the Himalayas to Indonesia and the Philippines.

Identification

Male is scarlet with black cap and upper back. Upperwings black, greater coverts red-tipped, broad band of red on remiges, distinct patch of red on tertials. Female has bright yellow where male is scarlet; upper back and hindcrown grey; forehead and supraloral line yellow.

Habitat

Generally only occurs in closed forest with a highly-developed canopy.

Behaviour

Forages in small flocks, almost 'bouncing' from treetop to treetop.