White-naped Tit
NameWhite-naped Tit
Common NameWhite-naped Tit
Scientific NameMachlolophus nuchalis
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis tit has a glossy black head with a prominent white patch on the nape and white cheeks. Its underparts are white with a broad black band running down the center of the breast and belly. The back and wings are black, featuring two distinct white wing bars and white edges on the tertial feathers. Flanks are pale buffy-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of high-pitched, clear notes and trills, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chick-a-dee' like calls, used for communication and territorial defense.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to India, the White-naped Tit is found in scattered populations across western and southern parts of the country, primarily in dry deciduous and thorn forests.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white nape patch on a black head, White cheeks and underparts with a black central stripe, Black back and wings with two white wing bars, Small size and active foraging behavior
Description
The White-naped Tit is a small, striking passerine bird known for its distinctive black and white plumage. It is an active and agile species, typically found foraging for insects among the branches of trees and shrubs in dry habitats.
