Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | high |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | 10 g |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 5,920,000 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Value | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of mature individuals | unknown | not applicable | not applicable | 0 |
| Population trend | decreasing | suspected | - | |
| Generation length (years) | 5.7 | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common to rare (del Hoyo et al. 2007), while the population in China has been estimated at c.10,000-100,000 breeding pairs (Brazil 2009).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and fragmentation.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | extant | native | yes | |||
| Bhutan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Cambodia | extant | native | yes | |||
| China (mainland) | extant | native | yes | |||
| India | extant | native | yes | |||
| Laos | extant | native | yes | |||
| Myanmar | extant | native | yes | |||
| Nepal | extant | native | yes | |||
| Vietnam | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Laos | Nam Ha |
| Laos | Nam Xam |
| Laos | Eastern Bolikhamxay Mountains |
| Laos | Nakai-Nam Theun |
| Nepal | Chitwan National Park |
| Nepal | Khaptad National Park |
| Nepal | Mai Valley forests |
| Nepal | Makalu Barun National Park |
| Vietnam | Vu Quang |
| Vietnam | Ban Bung |
| Vietnam | Sinh Long |
| Vietnam | Chu Yang Sin |
| Vietnam | Tam Dao |
| Vietnam | Pu Mat |
| Vietnam | Ngoc Linh |
| Vietnam | Kon Plong |
| Vietnam | Tay Con Linh |
| Vietnam | Du Gia |
| Vietnam | Fan Si Pan |
| Vietnam | Van Ban |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane | major | resident |
| Altitude | 200 - 2300 m | Occasional altitudinal limits | (max) 2800 m |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Yuhina nigrimenta. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/black-chinned-yuhina-yuhina-nigrimenta on 28/09/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org on 28/09/2023.
