Rufous-vented Yuhina
Yuhina occipitalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyZosteropidae (White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies)
- GenusYuhina (Typical Yuhinas)
- SpeciesYuhina occipitalis (Rufous-vented Yuhina)
About the Rufous-vented Yuhina
The rufous-vented yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis) 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.
Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-vented Yuhina in Khangchendzonga National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-vented Yuhina in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-vented Yuhina sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-vented Yuhina in Khangchendzonga National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-vented Yuhina in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.