Small Minivet
NameSmall Minivet
Common NameSmall Minivet
Scientific NamePericrocotus cinnamomeus
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, black upperparts, and bright orange-red underparts. They feature a prominent orange patch on the wings and orange outer tail feathers. Females are similar but with yellow replacing the orange, and greyish upperparts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, whistling 'swee-swee-swee' or 'twee-twee-twee' often repeated, sometimes described as a 'chiff-chiff' or 'twee-twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, east through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, to parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Slender build, Vibrant orange and black (male) or yellow and grey (female) plumage, Grey head (male), Orange/yellow wing patch, Long tail with orange/yellow outer feathers
Description
The Small Minivet is a slender, active passerine bird known for its striking plumage, with males displaying vibrant orange and black. They are typically found in pairs or small flocks, foraging for insects in the canopy and mid-story of trees.
