Indochinese Yuhina
NameIndochinese Yuhina
Common NameIndochinese Yuhina
Scientific NameStaphida torqueola
FamilyStaphididae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent grey crest, rufous-brown ear coverts and sides of the neck, and a white throat. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the underparts are whitish, often with faint streaking on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive chattering or tinkling series of notes, often given in chorus by a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in the Indochinese region, including parts of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresprominent grey crest, rufous ear coverts, white throat, flock-forming behavior
Description
A small, active songbird characterized by its prominent grey crest and rufous ear coverts. It typically forages in flocks within the mid-story and canopy of montane forests, often producing chattering calls.
