Black-chinned Yuhina
Yuhina nigrimenta
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About
The Black-chinned Yuhina is a small, crested babbler of South and Southeast Asian montane forests, with a small upswept crest, black chin, grey head, and olive-brown upperparts. It ranges from the Himalayan foothills through southern China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Taiwan, inhabiting the canopy and edges of montane forests. It is highly social, foraging in noisy mixed-species flocks and feeding on insects, nectar, and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.0 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 11.0 g | 0.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-23 days. Fledging: 15-23 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Zosteropidae (White-eyes) |
| Genus | Yuhina |
| Species | Yuhina nigrimenta |
Distribution
Black-chinned Yuhina has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Zosteropidae family