This behavior was introduced in 26.1-snapshot-10.
The bug
This is a distinct feature that husks have had since they were added, and it no longer applies to baby husks but is still present with adult husks. It is purely visual as the husk's hitbox is the same size as the zombie's.
Observed behavior
Baby husks will be the same height as baby zombies.
Expected behavior
Baby husks would be slightly taller than baby zombies, as was the case in previous versions.
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