Taiwan Yellow Tit
Parus holsti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyParidae (Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice)
- GenusParus (Great Tits and Allies)
- SpeciesParus holsti (Taiwan Yellow Tit)
About the Taiwan Yellow Tit
The yellow tit (Machlolophus holsti), also known as Taiwan yellow tit and Formosan yellow tit, is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is endemic to central Taiwan. Its natural habitat is montane temperate forest.
It has a small range, and while the population size is unknown but not believed to be particularly small, and its population is believed to be stable. For these reasons, it is considered Least Concern by the IUCN. Historically, the yellow tit was captured for the pet trade, but there is no evidence this has impacted its wild population.
The yellow tit was formerly one of the many species in the genus Parus but was moved to Machlolophus after a molecular phylogenetic analysis published in 2013 showed that the members of the new genus formed a distinct clade.
Its length is 13 cm. The yellow tit is mostly yellow, with a crest. The crest and back are blackish blue-grey. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taiwan Yellow Tit in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Yellow Tit in Taroko National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Yellow Tit sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 342 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Yellow Tit in Taroko National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Yellow Tit in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.