Small Minivet

Classification: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Passeriformes, Family: Campephagidae, Genus: Pericrocotus, Species: P. cinnamomeus

Small Minivet

Brief Description

A small, slender passerine bird with a long tail and a short, thick bill. It is known for its active movement through the canopy and bright social behavior.

Additional Information

  • Region of Origin: South and Southeast Asia
  • Typical Sighting Period: Year-round (Resident)
  • Plumage Details: Males have a dark grey to blackish head and upperparts with a vibrant orange-red breast and rump. Females are much duller, with greyish upperparts and pale yellow underparts.
  • Ecological Significance: Acts as a natural pest controller by consuming a wide variety of small insects and larvae within forest and garden canopies.
  • Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
  • Observation Tips: Look for them in the upper canopy of deciduous forests or well-wooded gardens. They often travel in small flocks or pairs and can be identified by their high-pitched, thin whistling calls while moving through the trees.