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| − | '''Alternative name: White-bellied Erpornis'''
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| − | ;[[:Category:Yuhina|Yuhina]] zantholeuca
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| − | ==Identification==
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| − | With 11 - 13cm a small passerine, yuhina-like, but most probably a Vireo:
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| − | * Yellowish-green above
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| − | * Greyish-white below
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| − | * Yellow vent
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| − | * Slender bill with tip slightly bend over
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| − | * Crown with elongated feathers
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| − | Sexes are similar, juveniles duller than adults. The geographical variation is small, the subspecies differ slightly in tone.
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| − | ==Distribution==
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| − | Found in SE-[[Asia]] from the [[Himalayas]] ([[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]]) east to S [[China]] (including [[Hong Kong]] and [[Taiwan]]), [[Myanmar]], [[Thailand]] and [[Indochina]]. Also south to the [[Malay Peninsula]], in NW [[Sumatra]] and [[Borneo]].<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup>
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| − | Common in parts of its range.<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup>
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| − | ==Taxonomy==
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| − | Clements<sup>[[#References|3]]</sup> accepts 8 subspecies:
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| − | * ''Y. z. zantholeuca'' in the [[Himalayas]] over N [[Myanmar]] to S [[China]] and in W [[Thailand]].
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| − | * ''Y. z. tyrannula'' south of ''zantholeuca'' in [[Thailand]], [[Indochina]] and S [[China]]
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| − | * ''Y. z. griseiloris'' in SE [[China]] and [[Taiwan]]
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| − | * ''Y. z. sordida'' in E [[Thailand]] and S [[Indochina]]
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| − | * ''Y. z. canescens'' in SE [[Thailand]] and W [[Cambodia]]
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| − | * ''Y. z. interposita'' on the [[Malay Peninsula]]
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| − | * ''Y. z. saani'' on [[Sumatra]]
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| − | * ''Y. z. brunnescens'' on [[Borneo]]
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| − | Other authorities regard ''griseiloris'' synonym with ''tyrannula'' and merge ''sordida'' and ''interposita'' with the nominate ''zantholeuca''.<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup>
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| − | Has also been placed in [[:Category:Stachyris|Stachyris]] but recent studies suggest that this species is certainly not a Yuhina and not even a Babbler. It possibly belongs to the New World Vireos [[:Category:Vireonidae|Vireonidae]]. When separated from the Yuhinas the species is placed in the genus ''Erpornis''.<sup>[[#References|1]], [[#References|2]]</sup>
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| − | ==Habitat==
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| − | Found in different types of forest as broadleaf evergreen forest, secondary growth, light deciduous forest, mixed forest, moss forest, bamboo and also in upland heath and overgrown rubber plantations. Up to 3650m in [[Bhutan]].
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| − | ==Behaviour==
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| − | Feeds on insects and their larvae, particulary on small caterpillars. Takes also berries, figs, flower nectar and occasionally seeds.<br/>
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| − | Usually found singly, sometimes in pairs or small groups. Less greagrious than other Yuhinas. Often in mixed flocks with other species (Warblers or small Babblers). Often seen hanging upside-down like a tit.<br/>
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| − | Breeding season differs througout range, eg. from March to June in the Himalayas. The nest is a small craddle mad of grass stems, moss and dry leaves, placed 0.5 to 2m above the ground in a tree, bamboo or shrub. Lays 2 to 3 eggs.<br/>
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| − | Resident species with small local seasonal movements.<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup>
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| − | ==References==
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| − | # Cibois, Alice, Mikhail V. Kalyakin, Han Lian-Xian, and Eric Pasquet. 2002. "Molecular phylogenetics of babblers (Timaliidae): revaluation of the genera Yuhina and Stachyris." ''Journal of Avian Biology''. 33 (4): 380-90.
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| − | # del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Christie, D.A. eds. 2007. ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees''. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-96553-42-6
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| − | # Clements James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | {{GSearch|Yuhina+zantholeuca}}
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| − | *[http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?action=searchresult&Bird_ID=1494 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages]
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| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Yuhina]]
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