White-browed Tit-warbler
Leptopoecile sophiae
The White-browed Tit-warbler (Leptopoecile sophiae) is a rare tit-warblers, bushtits, and long-tailed tit found in 9 countries, weighing about 7 g. The white-browed tit-warbler is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae.
About the White-browed Tit-warbler
The white-browed tit-warbler is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae. The species was first described by Nikolai Severtzov in 1873. It is resident in the Tian Shan and central China as well as in the Himalayas where it is mainly found in winter. Its natural habitat is boreal forests.
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How to identify it
These birds are small, weighing 6–8 g (0.21–0.28 oz) and are 8.5–10 cm (3.3–3.9 in) long. The males are vibrantly colored, with distinctive blue-mauve underparts. Both males and females have a light brown crown and white supercilium (eyebrow). The rump and upper tail-coverts are violet blue. Females are generally duller, and can be distinguished by their pale underparts, whereas the males have violet-blue underparts and chest. The tail is relatively long.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-browed Tit-warbler can be seen all year round, with peak activity in June. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-browed Tit-warbler?
- These birds are small, weighing 6–8 g (0.21–0.28 oz) and are 8.5–10 cm (3.3–3.9 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-browed Tit-warbler?
- The White-browed Tit-warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a White-browed Tit-warbler?
- The White-browed Tit-warbler occurs in 9 countries, including China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to a White-browed Tit-warbler?
- The White-browed Tit-warbler is most easily confused with the Crested Tit-warbler.
- Is the White-browed Tit-warbler endangered?
- The White-browed Tit-warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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