Perhaps the Fire-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum ignipectus) is the smallest bird of India. Birds of Indian Hills (Dewar, Douglas 1915)
Dr, Salim Ali as 7cms.
Measuring under 7cms. Weighing 7-9 gms. (Ingle, Nina R 2003)
Krys as 7cms.
Whereas Richard Grimmett and Carol/Tim Inskipp's field guides put the size as 9cm.
Species: Fire-breasted Flowerpecker - Dicaeum ignipectus - Male
Date: 19th Nov. 2012
Location: Eaglenest WLS, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Habitat: Broad-leaved forest.
Status: Least concern.
Remarks: A pair was found flitting about restlessly amongst a flowering vine, hopping from one bunch to another, before they moved on.
Regards,
Gunjan Arora
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