Taiwan Yuhina
A species of Typical Yuhinas Scientific name : Yuhina brunneiceps Genus : Typical Yuhinas
Taiwan Yuhina, A species of Typical Yuhinas
Botanical name: Yuhina brunneiceps
Genus: Typical Yuhinas
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Description General Info
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Description
The Taiwan yuhina is 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) in length with a chocolate brown crest and a black beard stripe descending from its beak. The bird's back, wings and tail are dark ash brown, and its lower breast is lighter in colour. Agreeing with other typical yuhinas in habitus, its colouration pattern is rather uncommon among the genus.
Size
11 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Bronze
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
12 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Taiwan Yuhina primarily feeds on nectar, berries, flowers, and small insects, often foraging on cherry trees and showing a preference for Chinese tulip tree flowers and various fruits. Especially during breeding season, taiwan Yuhina consumes nectar and fruits of Taiwan cherry and eastern debregeasia, and mistletoe nectar.
Habitat
Taiwan Yuhina occupies mid to high-elevation hill forests, predominantly within altitudinal ranges of 1,000 to 3,200 meters, with a preference for 1,500–2,500 meters. These habitats consist of deciduous, evergreen broadleaf, and mixed forests with coniferous elements. The species often frequents forest edges, clearings, and orchards. Seasonal movement to lower elevations occurs in winter.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Robert tdc , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original