Black-lored Tit vs Dusky Tit
Machlolophus xanthogenys compared with Melaniparus funereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-lored Tit | Dusky Tit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machlolophus xanthogenys | Melaniparus funereus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paridae | Paridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 15.800000000000002 g (0.56 oz) | 25.5 g (0.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-lored Tit
Least Concern
Dusky Tit
About These Birds
Black-lored Tit
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.