About the Himalayan Black-lored Tit
The Himalayan black-lored tit, also known as simply black-lored tit, is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. The yellow-cheeked tit is probably its closest relative, and it may also be related to the yellow tit. These three tits almost certainly form a distinct lineage, as indicated by morphology, and mtDNA cytochrome b sequence analysis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Machlolophus xanthogenys |
| Species Codes | blltit1, BLTI, HBLT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Black-lored Tit belong to?
The Himalayan Black-lored Tit (Machlolophus xanthogenys) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Black-lored Tit?
The Himalayan black-lored tit, also known as simply black-lored tit, is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. The yellow-cheeked tit is probably its closest relative, and it may also be related to the yellow tit. These three tits almost certainly form a distinct lineage, as indicated by morpho...
Where can I report a Himalayan Black-lored Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Black-lored Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blltit1, or on iNaturalist.
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