Black-chinned Yuhina
NameBlack-chinned Yuhina
Common NameBlack-chinned Yuhina
Scientific NameYuhina nigrimenta
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive grey cap with fine black streaking, a prominent black chin patch, and a contrasting white throat. Its upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are paler, often buffy-white. The bill is dark with a noticeable orange base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and sibilant notes, often delivered in a rapid 'tsi-tsi-tsi' sequence or as a chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Black-chinned Yuhina is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, with its range extending through Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBlack chin patch, Grey cap with fine streaking, White throat, Olive-brown upperparts, Small size, Orange base to lower mandible
Description
The Black-chinned Yuhina is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive black chin and grey cap. These social birds are often seen foraging in small flocks within the canopy and undergrowth of montane forests.
