Ashy Tit
NameAshy Tit
Common NameAshy Tit
Scientific NameParus cinereus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThis tit has a black cap and nape, contrasting with prominent white cheeks. A black bib extends from the throat into a distinctive black stripe running down the center of its otherwise white underparts. Its upperparts, including the back and rump, are ash-grey, and its dark wings show pale grey or whitish edgings, forming a subtle wing bar.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are varied, often including a clear, ringing 'peter-peter-peter' song, similar to that of the Great Tit. It also produces various 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls and 'chick-a-dee' like alarm notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Ashy Tit is widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka eastward through parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, and into Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresblack cap and nape, white cheeks, black bib and central stripe on underparts, ash-grey upperparts, subtle wing bar
Description
The Ashy Tit is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its striking black and white head pattern and grey upperparts. It is a common resident in various wooded habitats across its range, often seen foraging for insects among branches and leaves.
