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Black-lored Tit
Machlolophus xanthogenys
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.2 cm
Weight
15.800000000000002 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-lored Tit is a handsome, medium-sized tit with yellow cheeks, black lores and crown stripe, olive-green upperparts, and yellow underparts. It inhabits Himalayan foothills and adjacent hills from Pakistan through India to Vietnam, dwelling in broadleaf and mixed forest at mid elevations. It is an active forager, gleaning insects, caterpillars, and seeds from tree bark and foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.2 cm | 5.6 in |
| Weight | 15.800000000000002 g | 0.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Machlolophus |
| Species | Machlolophus xanthogenys |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-lored Tit endangered?
The Black-lored Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-lored Tit?
The Black-lored Tit has a wingspan of 14.2 cm, weight of 15.800000000000002 g.
What order and family does the Black-lored Tit belong to?
The Black-lored Tit (Machlolophus xanthogenys) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
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