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[[Image:20298rufous-vented_yuhina.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Iqx|Iqx}}<br/ >Yunnan, [[China]], October 2004]] | [[Image:20298rufous-vented_yuhina.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Iqx|Iqx}}<br/ >Yunnan, [[China]], October 2004]] | ||
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;[[:Category:Yuhina|Yuhina]] occipitalis | ;[[:Category:Yuhina|Yuhina]] occipitalis | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
With 12 - 14cm a rather large Yuhina<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: | With 12 - 14cm a rather large Yuhina<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>: | ||
* Prominent crest, crown feathers dark greyish-brown, rear side crown feathers rufous-chestnut | * Prominent crest, crown feathers dark greyish-brown, rear side crown feathers rufous-chestnut | ||
| − | * Ear-coverts and nape grey | + | * Ear-[[Topography#General Anatomy|coverts]] and nape grey |
| − | * Blackish | + | * Blackish sub-[[Topography#Heads|moustachial]] streak |
* Mantle and back mid-brown | * Mantle and back mid-brown | ||
* Rump pale olive brown | * Rump pale olive brown | ||
* Slightly forked tail dark brown | * Slightly forked tail dark brown | ||
Sexes similar, juveniles duller. | Sexes similar, juveniles duller. | ||
| + | ====Similar Species==== | ||
Confusion possible with [[Stripe-throated Yuhina]], but colour of crest, submoustachial stripe, unstreaked throat and wings are distinctive. | Confusion possible with [[Stripe-throated Yuhina]], but colour of crest, submoustachial stripe, unstreaked throat and wings are distinctive. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Occurs in the [[Himalayas]] from Central [[Nepal]] east to [[Bhutan]] and | + | Occurs in the [[Himalayas]] from Central [[Nepal]] east to [[Bhutan]] and north-eastern [[India]]. Also in northern [[Myanmar]] and southern [[China]] (south-western Sichuan and north-western and central Yunnan). |
| − | Common in most of its range. | + | |
| + | Common in most of its range. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | ====Subspecies==== | |
| − | * ''Y. o. occipitalis'' in the | + | There are 2 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup> |
| − | * ''Y. o. obsurior'' from [[Myanmar]] to | + | * ''Y. o. occipitalis'' in the eastern [[Himalayas]] |
| + | * ''Y. o. obsurior'' from [[Myanmar]] to southern [[China]] | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Mainly in oak-rhododendron forest but also other types of broadleaf evergreen forest. In summer from 2200m to 3600m, in winter lower.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Mainly in oak-rhododendron forest but also other types of broadleaf evergreen forest. In summer from 2200m to 3600m, in winter lower.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | Outside breeding season found in groups of up to 15 birds, often together with other species in bird-waves, eg. [[Stripe-throated Yuhina]]. | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
Feeds on insects, sometimes nectar. In winter takes also berries.<br/ > | Feeds on insects, sometimes nectar. In winter takes also berries.<br/ > | ||
| − | + | ====Breeding==== | |
| − | Breeding season from April to June. Different types of nest are known, eg a cup of moss, placed in a tree fork (about 1m high). Lays 2 or more eggs. | + | Breeding season from April to June. Different types of nest are known, eg a cup of moss, placed in a tree fork (about 1m high). Lays 2 or more eggs. |
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
Resident with altitudinal movements.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | Resident with altitudinal movements.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | # | + | #{{Ref-HBWVol12}}#{{Ref-Clements6thAug14}} |
| − | + | {{ref}} | |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Yuhina+occipitalis}} | {{GSearch|Yuhina+occipitalis}} | ||
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| + | {{Video|Rufous_vented_Yuhina}} | ||
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*[http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?action=searchresult&Bird_ID=1491 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | *[http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?action=searchresult&Bird_ID=1491 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Yuhina]] | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Yuhina]] [[Category:Videos]] |
Revision as of 21:23, 11 January 2015
Alternative name: Slaty-headed Yuhina
- Yuhina occipitalis
Identification
With 12 - 14cm a rather large Yuhina1:
- Prominent crest, crown feathers dark greyish-brown, rear side crown feathers rufous-chestnut
- Ear-coverts and nape grey
- Blackish sub-moustachial streak
- Mantle and back mid-brown
- Rump pale olive brown
- Slightly forked tail dark brown
Sexes similar, juveniles duller.
Similar Species
Confusion possible with Stripe-throated Yuhina, but colour of crest, submoustachial stripe, unstreaked throat and wings are distinctive.
Distribution
Occurs in the Himalayas from Central Nepal east to Bhutan and north-eastern India. Also in northern Myanmar and southern China (south-western Sichuan and north-western and central Yunnan).
Common in most of its range.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies[2]
Habitat
Mainly in oak-rhododendron forest but also other types of broadleaf evergreen forest. In summer from 2200m to 3600m, in winter lower.1
Behaviour
Outside breeding season found in groups of up to 15 birds, often together with other species in bird-waves, eg. Stripe-throated Yuhina.
Diet
Feeds on insects, sometimes nectar. In winter takes also berries.
Breeding
Breeding season from April to June. Different types of nest are known, eg a cup of moss, placed in a tree fork (about 1m high). Lays 2 or more eggs.
Movements
Resident with altitudinal movements.1
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Rufous-vented Yuhina. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 24 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rufous-vented_Yuhina
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