Crested Tit-Warbler
Leptopoecile elegans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAegithalidae (Long-tailed Tits and Bushtits)
- GenusLeptopoecile (Tit-Warblers)
- SpeciesLeptopoecile elegans (Crested Tit-Warbler)
About the Crested Tit-Warbler
The crested tit-warbler (Leptopoecile elegans) 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.
This species is considered monotypic, although it was previously divided into two subspecies: the type subspecies and the subspecies meissneri, which was lumped with elegans in 2022. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crested Tit-Warbler in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Crested Tit-Warbler in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Crested Tit-Warbler sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Crested Tit-Warbler in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Crested Tit-Warbler in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.