Crested Tit-warbler
Leptopoecile elegans
The Crested Tit-warbler (Leptopoecile elegans) is a legendary tit-warblers, bushtits, and long-tailed tit found only in China, weighing about 6 g. The crested tit-warbler is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae.
About the Crested Tit-warbler
The crested tit-warbler is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae. It is found in China and possibly India. Its natural habitat is boreal forest. It generally has a red hint to it and a bit of blue on, or near, its wings. The tail is of an emerald green colour.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, November, with peak activity in June. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Crested Tit-warbler look like?
- The crested tit-warbler is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae.
- How big is a Crested Tit-warbler?
- The Crested Tit-warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Crested Tit-warbler?
- The Crested Tit-warbler is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Crested Tit-warbler?
- The Crested Tit-warbler is most easily confused with the White-browed Tit-warbler.
- Is the Crested Tit-warbler endangered?
- The Crested Tit-warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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