Black-browed Tit
NameBlack-browed Tit
Common NameBlack-browed Tit
Scientific NameAegithalos iouschistos
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent black crown or cap, bordered by a distinct white supercilium (brow). Its back and wings are greyish, while the underparts are a rich rufous-chestnut. Some individuals may show a faint blackish throat patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'chip-chip' notes, often delivered in a trilling or chattering sequence, especially when foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, extending from Nepal through Bhutan, northeastern India (Arunachal Pradesh), northern Myanmar, and into parts of China (Sichuan, Yunnan, and southeastern Tibet).
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown/cap, Prominent white supercilium, Rufous-chestnut underparts, Greyish back and wings, Small size
Description
The Black-browed Tit is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive black cap and rufous underparts. It typically forages in flocks within montane forests and high-altitude shrubland, often seen gleaning insects from branches.
