White-browed Tit
NameWhite-browed Tit
Common NameWhite-browed Tit
Scientific NamePoecile superciliosus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThis tit has a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) contrasting with a black crown and nape. It features a distinct black throat patch, greyish-brown upperparts, and warm buffy-rufous underparts. The wings and tail are dark grey-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of tit-like calls, often described as 'tsit-tsit-tsit' or 'chick-a-dee' notes, similar to other members of the tit family.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high-altitude mountain ranges, including parts of China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium (eyebrow), Black crown and nape, Black throat patch, Greyish-brown upperparts, Buffy-rufous underparts
Description
The White-browed Tit is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive facial markings. It forages primarily for insects and seeds in high-altitude scrub and forest habitats, often seen in small flocks outside the breeding season.
