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White-naped Yuhina
- Scientific name
- Yuhina bakeri
- Family
- Zosteropidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The White-naped Yuhina, Yuhina bakeri, was formally described by the ornithologist Ernst Hartert in 1903. It belongs to the family Zosteropidae and is primarily found in the temperate forests of the eastern Himalayas, spanning regions across northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. The species is characterized by its distinctively rounded wings and notched tail, which are functional adaptations for navigating the dense undergrowth and shrubbery of its high-altitude montane habitat.
Taxonomically, the bird is known for its inconspicuous yet striking appearance, featuring a notable white nape that gives the species its common name. Unlike birds bred for ornamental display, the Yuhina bakeri is a wild-living species that has historically been the subject of observational study by naturalists documenting biodiversity in the Himalayan foothills. Its survival is closely linked to the preservation of the dense, mossy forests it inhabits, making it an essential indicator species for researchers tracking the ecological health of these mountainous corridors.
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