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Female Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus trophis) <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/130260/male_fiery_minivet_pericrocotus_igneus_trophis.html" title="Male Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus trophis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/6909/130260_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=PdObHuu0nYZAELSGK7M5Hm%2FahZk%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Male Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus trophis) This is the male Fiery Minivet. Apart from the beautiful colours, the species has such a beautiful song that is causing it its popularity as a pet bird thus there is a lot of trapping going on to supply the demand of the illegal pet trade. This subspecies was photographed on a small remote island off the west coast of Sumatra called Simeulue island.<br />
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    comments (4)

  1. Lovely! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thank you, Patomarazul! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Very crisp and colourful shot Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks, Calbost Niel! Posted 3 years ago

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The fiery minivet is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. Its range includes Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitats are broadleaf, secondary and coastal forests. It is threatened by forest clearance and has been assessed as near-threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Mehdh
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By Mehdh

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Uploaded Feb 24, 2022. Captured Mar 13, 2019 18:06.
  • COOLPIX P1000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 216mm