Ryukyu Minivet
Pericrocotus tegimae
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Japan
- Family
- Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Ryukyu minivet (Pericrocotus tegimae) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
It is endemic to Japan. The species was previously thought to be a subspecies of the ashy minivet. Its specific name is named for the Japanese naturalist Seiichi Tegima.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Kyushu and Ryukyu Islands (southern Japan).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ryukyu minivet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
