Black-chinned Yuhina vs Samoan White-eye
Yuhina nigrimenta compared with Zosterops samoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chinned Yuhina | Samoan White-eye |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yuhina nigrimenta | Zosterops samoensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Zosteropidae | Zosteropidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 11.0 g (0.39 oz) | 10.6 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chinned Yuhina
Near Threatened
Samoan White-eye
About These Birds
Black-chinned Yuhina
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.