Rufous-vented Yuhina
Yuhina occipitalis
The Rufous-vented Yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis) is a rare white-eyes, yuhinas, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 13 g. The rufous-vented yuhina is a bird species in the white-eye family Zosteropidae.
About the Rufous-vented Yuhina
The rufous-vented yuhina is a bird species in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. It is found along the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Eastern Himalayas, and ranges across Bhutan, India, Tibet, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rufous-vented Yuhina look like?
- The rufous-vented yuhina is a bird species in the white-eye family Zosteropidae.
- How big is a Rufous-vented Yuhina?
- The Rufous-vented Yuhina is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-vented Yuhina?
- The Rufous-vented Yuhina occurs in 5 countries, including India, Bhutan, China, Nepal and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-vented Yuhina?
- The Rufous-vented Yuhina is most easily confused with the Black-chinned Yuhina, the White-naped Yuhina and the Stripe-throated Yuhina.
- Is the Rufous-vented Yuhina endangered?
- The Rufous-vented Yuhina is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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