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Black-bibbed Tit

Poecile hypermelaenus

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.8 cm
Weight
10.25 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-bibbed Tit is a small, chickadee-like passerine of highland forests in southwestern China and adjacent Myanmar, distinguished by its prominent black bib and cap contrasting with white cheeks and buffy flanks. It inhabits mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests at medium to high elevations. It feeds on insects, seeds, and berries, often foraging in mixed-species flocks in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.8 cm 5.0 in
Weight 10.25 g 0.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Clutch Size

6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Paridae (Tits & Chickadees)
Genus Poecile
Species Poecile hypermelaenus

Distribution

Black-bibbed Tit has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-bibbed Tit endangered?
The Black-bibbed Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bibbed Tit nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-bibbed Tit?
The Black-bibbed Tit has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 10.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-bibbed Tit belong to?
The Black-bibbed Tit (Poecile hypermelaenus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.

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