Orange minivet
Old magazine house, Dandeli,Karnataka
Information of Orange minivet
| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern |
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| Approximate size(adult): | A small, brightly colored passerine about 17–20 cm long. The male is vivid orange and black, while the female is yellow and gray, both with slender bodies and long tails. |
| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species, non-migratory across India and Sri Lanka, with some local movements in search of food. |
| Migrate to: | — (Non-migratory) |
| Breeding season: | Usually February to June in India. Builds a small cup-shaped nest of fine twigs, bark, and spider webs, placed on horizontal branches. |
| Breed in: | Evergreen and moist deciduous forests, as well as well-wooded gardens and plantations. |
| Habitat: | Prefers forest canopies and wooded hills, often moving in small flocks or mixed-species groups; active and vocal, frequently foraging in treetops. |
| Diet: | Feeds primarily on insects and caterpillars, occasionally taking small fruits, caught by gleaning foliage or aerial sallies. |