Whiskered Yuhina
A species of Typical Yuhinas Scientific name : Yuhina flavicollis Genus : Typical Yuhinas
Whiskered Yuhina, A species of Typical Yuhinas
Botanical name: Yuhina flavicollis
Genus: Typical Yuhinas
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Description
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The whiskered yuhina (Yuhina flavicollis) is a bird species in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. Its range extends across the Himalayan forests in northern India to northeast Indian states, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and in the east to Indochina including Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The whiskered yuhina is sometimes found in mixed hunting parties with other yuhina and fulvetta species, but it has also been reported to not associate with mixed hunting parties in some areas. It is described as one of the commonest yuhinas in the Himalayas, although it is relatively uncommon to rare at low elevations. It prefers relatively undisturbed closed canopy cover. It is one among several other birds hunted by livestock herders in Northeast India. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Whiskered Yuhina consumes insects, larvae, snails, nectar, berries, and seeds. Forages in lower branches and among brambles, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks. Adapted to extract sap and parasites from plants, with tit-like behavior.
Habitat
The whiskered Yuhina is primarily found in the bush layer and lower storeys of montane broadleaf evergreen forest. It inhabits oak and open deciduous forests as well as areas with secondary growth. These birds are typically associated with mountainous regions that are characterized by dense foliage and a rich understorey, providing them with ample opportunities for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
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