Taiwan Yuhina
NameTaiwan Yuhina
Common NameTaiwan Yuhina
Scientific NameYuhina brunneiceps
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent chestnut-brown crest. The face is white with a distinct black eye-stripe extending from the bill to behind the eye. Upperparts are greyish-brown, and underparts are buffy-white, often with a rufous wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often musical vocalizations, including chattering calls, whistles, and complex duets, frequently given in chorus by flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, found throughout its central mountain range.
Identifying Featuresprominent chestnut crest, white face with black eye-stripe, greyish-brown upperparts, social flocking behavior
Description
A small, highly social passerine endemic to Taiwan, easily recognized by its prominent chestnut crest and distinctive facial markings. These active birds are often seen foraging in flocks in montane forests, moving quickly through the canopy.
