 There are ten species in this family. They are very small birds with medium to long tails.
They are found in Europe and Asia and live in woodlands. Five species are native to the Himalayas and mountains of China. The long-tailed tit is found from Europe through Asia.
The bushtit is the only species in this family that is found in North America. It is found on the Pacific Coast from Southern Canada to Central America.
Birds in this family nest in a woven basket placed in a tree or a shrub. They eat insects, spiders, and berries.
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North/Central American Species
Bushtit - Psaltriparus minimus
Other Species Around the World
Rufous-fronted Tit - Aegithalos iouschistos
Black-throated Tit - Aegithalos concinnus
Long-tailed Tit - Aegithalos caudatus
White-cheeked Tit - Aegithalos leucogenys
White-necklaced Tit - Aegithalos fuliginosus
White-throated Tit - Aegithalos niveogularis
Crested Tit-warbler - Leptopoecile elegans
White-browed Tit-warbler - Leptopoecile sophiae
Pygmy Tit - Psaltria exilis
Additional Information
Rufous-fronted Tit - Aegithalos iouschistos
The rufous-fronted tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. It is also known as the black-browed tit.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Black-throated Tit - Aegithalos concinnus
The black-throated tit is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Bushtit - Psaltriparus minimus
Bushtits are usually found in flocks of up to 40 individuals, often mixed in with other species.
Source: All About Birds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Bushtit - Psaltriparus minimus
Bushtits are constantly in motion..
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Bushtit - Psaltriparus minimus
Bushtits eat tiny insects and spiders.
Source: Guide to North American Birds Audubon Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Bushtit - Psaltriparus minimus
Most bushtits have brown caps, but in the Rocky Mountains they have gray caps and brown cheeks.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Crested Tit-warbler - Leptopoecile elegans
The crested tit-warbler is found in boreal forests in China.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: N/A
Crested Tit-warbler - Leptopoecile elegans
The male crested tit-warbler has blue-green wings, a long silver cap, and rusty cheeks and neck. The female is paler, with a silvery-gray head and a thin black eyebrow.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Long-tailed Tit - Aegithalos caudatus
The long-tailed tit is found throughout Europe and Asia.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Long-tailed Tit - Aegithalos caudatus
The long-tailed tit's tail is as long as its body.
Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
Pygmy Tit - Psaltria exilis
The pygmy tit is a tiny round gray bird. It is found on the island of Java in Indonesia.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
White-browed Tit-warbler - Leptopoecile sophiae
The white-browed tit-warbler is found in China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
White-cheeked Tit - Aegithalos leucogenys
The white-cheeked tit is found in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
White-necklaced Tit - Aegithalos fuliginosus
The white-necklaced tit is found in China. It is also known as the sooty tit.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School
White-throated Tit - Aegithalos niveogularis
The white-throated tit has a Note the white forehead, the white throat, and the partially white collar. It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Source: eBirds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School |
