Rufous-vented Yuhina
NameRufous-vented Yuhina
Common NameRufous-vented Yuhina
Scientific NameYuhina occipitalis
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe head features a prominent grey crest with rufous-orange tips. Upperparts are brownish-grey, contrasting with paler, often faintly streaked, underparts. The vent area is distinctly rufous-orange, giving the bird its common name. It possesses a small, reddish bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, chattering, and whistling notes, often given in a rapid, energetic series. They are typically quite vocal, especially when moving in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, its range includes Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam, primarily inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying Featuresprominent grey and rufous crest, rufous-orange vent, small size, brownish-grey upperparts, active flocking behavior
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive grey crest tipped with rufous-orange. It has brownish-grey upperparts and paler underparts, often foraging in mixed-species flocks within montane forests. This species is known for its energetic movements and social behavior.
