Black-chinned Yuhina

Yuhina nigrimenta

The Black-chinned Yuhina is a small songbird found in the eastern Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive black chin and throat, with a white belly and grayish-blue upperparts. This species is known for its melodious calls and is often found in mixed-species foraging flocks. It primarily feeds on insects and small fruits, foraging in the forest canopy. The Black-chinned Yuhina is known for its agile and acrobatic flight patterns, often seen darting through the dense vegetation of its mountainous habitat.

Habitat: Mountainous forests