Scarlet Minivet

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Scarlet Minivet (<em>Pericrocotus speciosus</em>) is a species of Cuckooshrikes (<em>Campephagidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus speciosus) is a species of Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pericrocotus; binomial: Pericrocotus speciosus; authority: (Latham, 1790).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Pericrocotus speciosus is split from P. flammeus (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).

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