Chestnut-bellied Tit
NameChestnut-bellied Tit
Common NameChestnut-bellied Tit
Scientific NameSittiparus castaneoventris
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and nape, prominent white cheeks, and a black bib extending to the upper breast. The back and wings are greyish-blue, contrasting sharply with the distinctive rich chestnut underparts from the lower breast to the undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are varied, including clear, whistled 'pee-tsu-pee-tsu' notes and a rapid 'chick-a-dee-dee' call, as well as scolding 'tsee-tsee-tsee' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, where it is found in broadleaf, mixed, and coniferous forests, typically at lower to mid-elevations.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap, White cheeks, Black bib, Chestnut belly, Grey back
Description
A small, active tit characterized by its striking black cap, white cheeks, black throat, and rich chestnut underparts. It forages actively in trees and shrubs, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects and seeds.
