Black-throated Bushtit
Aegithalos concinnus
The Black-throated Bushtit (Aegithalos concinnus) is a uncommon tit-warblers, bushtits, and long-tailed tit found in 12 countries, weighing about 6 g. The black-throated bushtit, also known as the black-throated tit, is a very small passerine bird in the family Aegithalidae.
About the Black-throated Bushtit
The black-throated bushtit, also known as the black-throated tit, is a very small passerine bird in the family Aegithalidae.
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How to identify it
The black-throated bushtit is a small passerine, around 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long and weighing 4–9 g (0.14–0.32 oz). There is considerable racial variation in the plumage, but all subspecies have a medium length tail (as opposed to the long tail of the related long-tailed tit), a black throat and a black 'bandit mask' around the eye. The nominate race has a chestnut cap, breast band and flanks and dark grey back, wings and tail, and a white belly. The other subspecies have generally the same pattern (minus the chest band) but with grey caps or all grey bellies and flanks. Both sexes are alike.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-throated Bushtit?
- The black-throated bushtit is a small passerine, around 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long and weighing 4–9 g (0.14–0.32 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-throated Bushtit?
- The Black-throated Bushtit is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Black-throated Bushtit?
- The Black-throated Bushtit occurs in 12 countries, including Taiwan, India, China, Nepal and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Black-throated Bushtit?
- The Black-throated Bushtit is most easily confused with the Silver-throated Bushtit, the Black-browed Bushtit and the Sooty Bushtit.
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