White-bellied Minivet look-alikes
Pericrocotus erythropygius
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Small Minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Key differences
The Small Minivet is generally smaller and lacks the prominent white belly and orange-red rump of the White-bellied Minivet. Males have orange-red underparts (not white), and females are duller with yellowish-orange underparts. The white wing patch is also less prominent or absent in Small Minivets.
Rosy Minivet
Pericrocotus roseus
Key differences
The Rosy Minivet is larger and has a different color pattern. Males have a grey head and back, with rosy-pink underparts and rump. Females are yellowish-grey with yellow underparts and rump. Neither sex has the stark black and white contrast or the bright orange-red rump of the White-bellied Minivet.
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