Père David's Tit
NamePère David's Tit
Common NamePère David's Tit
Scientific NamePoecile davidi
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis tit has a glossy black cap and a prominent black bib, sharply contrasted by clean white cheeks. Its upperparts are grey, while the flanks and belly are a rich rufous-orange color. The wings and tail are dark grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include typical tit-like calls, often a 'chick-a-dee' like phrase, and various high-pitched notes and trills used for contact and alarm.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central China, found in the mountainous regions of Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi provinces.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white cheeks, black bib, rufous-orange flanks and belly, grey back
Description
Père David's Tit is a small, distinctive tit characterized by its striking black and white head pattern and rufous underparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the mid-canopy of montane forests.
