Green-backed Tit
NameGreen-backed Tit
Common NameGreen-backed Tit
Scientific NameParus monticolus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black crown and nape, prominent white cheek patches, and a broad black bib extending down the center of the bright yellow underparts. The back is olive-green, and the grey wings have two distinct white wing bars. The tail is grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, ringing 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often delivered rapidly, and various 'chick-a-dee' like calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresblack crown and nape, white cheek patches, broad black central stripe on yellow underparts, olive-green back, two white wing bars
Description
A small, active tit with a striking black and white head pattern, a green back, and bright yellow underparts. It forages actively in the canopy and undergrowth of forests, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects and seeds.
