Black-throated Tit
NameBlack-throated Tit
Common NameBlack-throated Tit
Scientific NameAegithalos concinnus
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown with an orange-rufous forehead and nape, a prominent black mask extending to a black throat patch, bordered by clean white cheek patches. The underparts are a rich rufous-orange, contrasting with a grey back and dark grey wings and tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, tinkling 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chi-chi-chi' calls, often given in a chattering chorus when in a flock, creating a distinctive soundscape.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Himalayas, parts of Southeast Asia, and much of southern and central China, typically inhabiting subtropical and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, black throat patch, white cheek patches, rufous underparts, orange-rufous crown, grey back
Description
A small, active passerine known for its striking head patterns and rufous underparts. These social birds are often seen foraging acrobatically in small, mixed-species flocks in forest canopies and undergrowth.
