Orange Minivet

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pericrocotus; binomial: Pericrocotus flammeus; authority: (Forster, JR, 1781).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Pericrocotus flammeus to Orange Minivet with split of P. speciosus, which assumes English name "Scarlet Minivet".

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