White-browed Tit-Warbler
NameWhite-browed Tit-Warbler
Common NameWhite-browed Tit-Warbler
Scientific NameLeptopoecile sophiae
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark mask through the eye. The upperparts are greyish-blue, transitioning to purplish-pink on the flanks and belly, with reddish-brown undertail coverts. The eye has a distinctive red orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and often described as tinkling or sibilant notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and parts of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, white supercilium, blue-grey upperparts, purplish-pink flanks, red eye-ring, small size
Description
This small, colorful tit-warbler is characterized by its vibrant plumage and active foraging behavior. It typically inhabits high-altitude scrub and subalpine forests, often seen flitting among branches in search of insects.
