Wildlife & Flora
Whiskered Yuhina
Whiskered Yuhina (Yuhina flavicollis) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Dharapani, Odar, Bagarchhap.
- Scientific name
- Yuhina flavicollis
- Local name
- Junge Jurechara
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
The Whiskered Yuhina is the commonest of the yuhinas and is found in both broadleaved evergreen forest and open deciduous forest. It has got a crown on its head that is in the shape of a horn. Its whole body varies from light brown to dark brown. Around the nape region, an orange spot is seen. This bird feeds on snails, aquatic insects and flower nectars.
