White-throated Tit
NameWhite-throated Tit
Common NameWhite-throated Tit
Scientific NameAegithalos niveogularis
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent white throat, a broad black mask extending from the bill through the eye to the nape, and a contrasting white supercilium above the mask. Its crown is dark, upperparts are greyish-brown, and the flanks and belly are a buffy-brown color.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and often include trilling or chattering calls, characteristic of long-tailed tits.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern India (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh) east through Nepal, Bhutan, and into parts of China (Tibet, Yunnan).
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat, Broad black mask, White supercilium, Small size, Greyish-brown upperparts
Description
The White-throated Tit is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive facial pattern. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth of montane forests, often moving in small, mixed-species flocks.
