Red-throated Tit
NameRed-throated Tit
Common NameRed-throated Tit
Scientific NameAegithalos concinnus
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsAdults display a rufous-chestnut crown and throat, a broad black mask extending from the lores to the nape, and white ear-coverts. The upperparts are slate-grey, while the underparts are whitish with rufous flanks. Distinctive white wing-bars are visible on the dark wings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, rapid 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'chi-chi-chi' calls, often given in a series, and a soft, trilling 'trrr-trrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Asia, from the Himalayas (northern India, Nepal, Bhutan) through Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam) to southern China and Taiwan.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut crown and throat, Black facial mask, Slate-grey back, White wing-bars, Small size, Active flocking behavior
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous-chestnut head and throat, contrasting with a grey body and a prominent black mask. It typically forages in small, often mixed-species flocks, moving through the canopy and undergrowth of its forest habitat.
