Yellow-browed Tit
Sylviparus modestus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyParidae (Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice)
- GenusSylviparus
- SpeciesSylviparus modestus (Yellow-browed Tit)
About the Yellow-browed Tit
The yellow-browed tit (Sylviparus modestus) is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Sylviparus. It is a small song bird that measures 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in) long and weighs 5–9 g (0.18–0.32 oz). It is the smallest member of its family. It has a small bill, short tail, strong legs, and greenish feathers.
It is found in the southern Himalayas, Northeast India and southern China with smaller amounts in Southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
The yellow-browed tit was described by Edward Burton in 1836. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Sylviparus, which is fairly distinct from other tits, second-basal in the family Paridae after Cephalopyrus. Three subspecies are recognised:
S. m. simlaensis – (Baker, 1917): NW Himalayas from Kashmir E to NC India (Kumaon) S. m. modestus – (Burton, 1836): C and E Himalayas, NE India (hills of S Assam to Nagaland and Manipur), N, W and SE Myanmar, SC and SE China (SE Tibet, Yunnan, E Sichuan and Guizhou; also NW Fujian and SW Zhejiang), NW Thailand, N and SE Laos and N and SC Vietnam (W Tonkin,... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-browed Tit in Khangchendzonga 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 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-browed Tit in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-browed Tit sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-browed Tit in Khangchendzonga National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-browed Tit in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.