Minivet

Small Minivet

Relatively more common than the much rarer and better known Scarlet Minivet, the Small Minivet can be spotted in open forests, feeding on insects and bees, chiefly on flowering plants. Often seen in large flocks in the company of other birds.

The male is dark gray with black throat and chin. The chest and outer wings are orange, with yellow abdomen parts. Female is dull gray with white chest, abdomen and yellow-orange rump.

Location: Nannaj

Name	Small Minivet
Alternate name(s)	Not known
Size	Smaller than common sparrow
Occurrence	Arboreal bird, found in open forests near cultivation
Status	Uncommon
Distinct features	Dark gray head, and upper body; black chin and throat. Chest is orange with yellow abdomen parts.
Sexes	Different; female has dull gray upper body, with white chest and abdomen; orange-yellow rump.