Fire-capped Tit
NameFire-capped Tit
Common NameFire-capped Tit
Scientific NameCephalopyrus flammiceps
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have bright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, and a distinctive fiery orange-red cap extending from the forehead to the crown. The cheeks are yellow, sometimes with a small black patch around the eye. Females are duller, with a yellowish-green cap and less vibrant yellow underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'sisi-sisi' call, often given rapidly. They also emit a soft 'chip' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas, from Pakistan east through Nepal, Bhutan, and northeast India, extending into parts of China. It winters at lower altitudes in the Himalayan foothills and into Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size and tit-like shape, Male's fiery orange-red cap, Bright yellow underparts (male), Olive-green upperparts, Active foraging in tree canopies
Description
This small, active tit-like bird is known for its vibrant plumage, especially the male's fiery orange-red cap. It typically forages high in the canopy of broadleaf and mixed forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Its movements are quick and agile as it searches for insects among the leaves.
