Dusky Tit

Melaniparus funereus

Unusual forest tit that is all dark with a red eye. The male is mostly black, and the female dark gray. Found in humid forest, often around clearings or along the edge. Usually in pairs or small groups, readily joining mixed-species flocks. Gives a wide variety of vocalizations including a raspy up-and-down series, a typical tit “dree di-di-di,” and other whistled and scolding notes. Active tit behavior, small size, and small bill separate this species from other dark forest birds.

分类信息

学名
Melaniparus funereus
命名信息
Verreaux, J & Verreaux, É, 1855
Passeriformes
Paridae
Melaniparus

分布与栖息地

迁徙
Resident species

行为

The bird travels and surrounds itself in pairs or within a group. They also join mixed-species groups of flocks. However, they are known for their vocalizations, the sound of “dree di-di-di.”

保护状况

种群趋势
declining

照片

分布

鸟叫声

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