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
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 primarily inhabits middle to high-elevation hill forests, which include both deciduous and evergreen broadleaf forests, as well as mixed forests with broadleaf trees and conifers. These forests occasionally feature species such as spruce, fir, and cedar. Taiwan Yuhina's range extends from 1,000 to 3,200 meters above sea level, but it is most abundant at 1,500–2,500 meters. During winter, some individuals may move to lower altitudes. They favor forest edges, clearings, and, within their home ranges, show a preference for orchards and cherry trees. The species is known for its sociability, often forming mixed-species flocks and exhibiting a diet that includes nectar, berries, flowers, and small insects.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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