White-naped Yuhina
NameWhite-naped Yuhina
Common NameWhite-naped Yuhina
Scientific NameYuhina bakeri
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking rufous-chestnut crest, a contrasting white nape patch, and dark lores. The upperparts are greyish-brown, transitioning to paler buffy-brown on the underparts. The bill is dark and relatively slender.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chi-chi-chi' calls, often given in a chattering series, especially when foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, ranging from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, Northeast India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram), northern Myanmar, and parts of southern China (Yunnan).
Identifying Featuresprominent rufous-chestnut crest, distinct white nape patch, dark lores, overall brownish plumage, small size
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its prominent rufous crest and a distinctive white patch on the nape. It typically forages in mixed-species flocks within the understory and mid-canopy of montane forests, moving agilely through foliage.
