About the Rufous-vented Yuhina
The rufous-vented yuhina 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Yuhina occipitalis |
| Species Codes | ruvyuh1, RVYU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-vented Yuhina belong to?
The Rufous-vented Yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-vented Yuhina?
The rufous-vented yuhina 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 monta...
Where can I report a Rufous-vented Yuhina sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-vented Yuhina on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruvyuh1, or on iNaturalist.
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