Home › Aves › Campephagidae › Orange Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus)
SPECIES PROFILE
Orange Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus)
Pericrocotus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Forests woodlands gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Campephagidae
GENUS
Pericrocotus
📋 Description
SIZE
20-22 cm long 15-20 g
COLORATION
Males orange females yellow with grey upperparts
ADAPTATIONS
Small size for agile insect catching perches high
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests woodlands gardens
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 3-4 eggs in cup nests incubated 14-16 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects small invertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pesticide use habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Orange Flockers: Orange Minivets flit with 18-gram bodies catching 6 grams of insects daily in Kerala's forests. Males' orange plumage is vibrant.
2
Canopy Hunters: These minivets cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting in tree canopies. Deforestation threatens their foraging grounds.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Forests ensure visibility for spotting minivets
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch orange minivets in flocks high in tree canopies
