About the Brown-rumped Minivet
Swinhoe's minivet or the brown-rumped minivet is a bird in the cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1861.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) |
| Species | Pericrocotus cantonensis |
| Species Codes | brrmin1, SWMI, BRMI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-rumped Minivet belong to?
The Brown-rumped Minivet (Pericrocotus cantonensis) belongs to the Cuckooshrikes family (Campephagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-rumped Minivet?
Swinhoe's minivet or the brown-rumped minivet is a bird in the cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1861....
Where can I report a Brown-rumped Minivet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-rumped Minivet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brrmin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
108
Species in Family
706
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