Orange minivet Male bird in kerala

Orange minivet bird Campifacidae belongs to the bird family. Scientific name Pericrocotus flammeus. Sparrows can be found in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Indo-China. It is found in the Himalayas, Assam, Palani, Nilgiris, and South Arcot. They are found in small groups in evergreen forests, deciduous forests, and hilly areas up to 1200 m.
The head, neck, face, and chin of male birds are all black. The upper half of the wing, the feathers in the middle of the tail, and the outer surface of the bird are black; The rest is dark red. But there is no redness on the body of the female. Juveniles are like females. From the forehead to the center of the outer surface of the female, it is greenish-gray, the wings and tail are pale blacks, and the beard, neck, face, and other parts are pale yellow.
They fly from tall trees to other trees and branches and catch and eat insects and small moths. Insects are their main food. The breeding season of fireflies is from January to July. These build nests, lay eggs, and hatch. The hive is very small and cup-shaped. Lays 2-4 bright eggs. Eggs light green; 23 by 17 mm. Will be large. Egg-laying chicks are the color of butter. The chicks turn red or yellow when they can fly.