Siberian Tit
NameSiberian Tit
Common NameSiberian Tit
Scientific NamePoecile cincta
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)23.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis tit has a dark brown cap extending to the nape, contrasting with clean white cheeks. It features a small black bib, a grey back and wings, and prominent rufous (rusty brown) flanks that extend onto the belly, which is otherwise pale.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call and a more complex, often softer 'chick-a-dee' like series of notes, distinct from other tit species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the boreal forests and taiga of northern Eurasia, from Scandinavia eastward through Siberia, and also in parts of Alaska and northwestern Canada.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown cap, White cheeks, Small black bib, Rufous flanks, Grey back and wings
Description
The Siberian Tit is a small, active passerine bird found in northern coniferous forests. It is known for its distinctive brown cap, white cheeks, and rufous flanks, often seen foraging for insects and seeds among tree branches.
