Small Minivet
The Small Minivet, Pericrocotus cinnamomeus is a small passerine bird. This minivet is found in tropical southern Asia from the Indian subcontinent east to Indonesia. The Small Minivet is a widespread and common resident breeding bird in thorn jungle and scrub. The nest is a cup-like structure into which two to four spotted eggs are laid and incubated by the female. The Small Minivet is 16 cm long with a strong dark beak and long wings. The male differs from most other common minivets by having grey, not glossy black, upper parts and head, and orange under parts, fading to yellow on the belly, orange tail edges, rump and wing patches.

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