Gray-crested Tit

Lophophanes dichrous

Small drab tit with a large upswept crest. Travels in flocks through wooded areas, often venturing close to human settlements. Gray overall with an orangish belly, a restricted white neck stripe, and a black crescent behind the ear.

Identification

Small drab tit with a large upswept crest. Travels in flocks through wooded areas, often venturing close to human settlements. Gray overall with an orangish belly, a restricted white neck stripe, and a black crescent behind the ear.

Taxonomy

Genus: Lophophanes; Family: Paridae; Order: Passeriformes.

Scientific name
Lophophanes dichrous
Authority
(Blyth, 1845)
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Paridae
Genus
Lophophanes

Range and habitat

Migration
Resident species

Behavior

Migration pattern: Resident species.

Conservation

Population trend: stable.

Population trend
stable

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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