Ground Tit
NameGround Tit
Common NameGround Tit
Scientific NamePseudopodoces humilis
FamilyPseudopodocidae
Wingspan (cm)23.1
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)46
Plumage DetailsOverall drab sandy-brown or grey-brown plumage, paler buffy-white on the underparts, with a slightly darker cap and wings. The tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering notes and a distinctive whistled 'twee-twee-twee' call, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high-altitude regions of China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Identifying FeaturesDrab sandy-brown plumage, Strong, long legs for ground foraging, Relatively short tail, Found in high-altitude open habitats
Description
A medium-sized, drab brown bird with strong legs and a relatively short tail, adapted for foraging on the ground in high-altitude environments. It exhibits a unique blend of tit-like morphology with genetic ties to corvids.
