ClimateAugust 15, 2026

yuhina

yoo-HEE-nuh

Definition

A small, insectivorous songbird belonging to the family Leiothrichidae, typically characterized by crests and distinctive vocalizations.

Etymology

The name is derived from a local Himalayan language, likely Nepali, used to classify these small, crested passerine birds found throughout Southeast Asia and the Himalayas.

In the news

The article mentions the black-chinned yuhina as one of the bird species that has expanded its range into Hong Kong, serving as a positive indicator of the maturity and health of the local forest ecosystems.

Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protection

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South China Morning Post

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