Sultan Tit
NameSultan Tit
Common NameSultan Tit
Scientific NameMelanochlora sultanea
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, throat, upper breast, and upperparts, with a prominent bright yellow crest. The underparts are bright yellow. Wings are black with white edgings forming bars. Females are duller with sooty black and olive tones.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear whistles, often described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'sui-sui-sui', and various chattering or scolding notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying Featuresprominent yellow crest, glossy black head and upperparts, bright yellow underparts, white wing bars, large size for a tit
Description
This striking Asian tit is easily recognized by its prominent yellow crest and contrasting glossy black and bright yellow plumage. It is an active canopy dweller, foraging for insects in subtropical and tropical forests.
