Grey Tit
NameGrey Tit
Common NameGrey Tit
Scientific NameParus cinereus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black cap, white cheeks, and a prominent black bib that extends into a broad black stripe down the center of the white underparts. The back and wings are grey, sometimes with faint white wing bars. The tail is blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, including a clear, ringing 'pee-tu-pee-tu' song and various 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chick-a-dee' like calls, often given rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, parts of Southeast Asia, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white cheeks, black bib, black stripe on white underparts, grey back
Description
The Grey Tit is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its striking black and white head pattern and grey body. It is often seen foraging for insects and seeds in trees and shrubs, moving with agility through the foliage.
