White-bellied Tit
NameWhite-bellied Tit
Common NameWhite-bellied Tit
Scientific NameMelaniparus albiventris
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsGlossy black head, throat, and upper breast. Pure white belly and flanks. Black back and wings with white edgings on flight feathers forming a distinct white wing panel. White undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallTypical tit-like calls, often a series of high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or varied 'chick-a-dee' type vocalizations.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across montane forests and woodlands of East Africa, including parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
Identifying Featuresblack head and upperparts, pure white belly, distinct white wing panel, small size
Description
A small, active passerine, the White-bellied Tit is characterized by its striking black and white plumage. It forages primarily for insects in the canopy and mid-story of woodlands and montane forests, often seen in pairs or small groups.
