Pygmy Tit
NamePygmy Tit
Common NamePygmy Tit
Scientific NamePsaltria exilis
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a greyish-blue crown and upperparts, contrasting with clean whitish underparts. It has a small, dark bill and distinctive pale, almost white, irises.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsit' notes, often given in rapid series or trills, used for contact within flocks.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, primarily found in montane and submontane forest habitats.
Identifying Featuresextremely small size, greyish-blue upperparts, whitish underparts, pale eyes, very short tail
Description
The Pygmy Tit is an exceptionally tiny and active passerine, endemic to the montane forests of Java. It is often observed foraging acrobatically in mixed-species flocks, gleaning small insects from foliage and twigs.
