About the Iriomote Tit
The Iriomote tit is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is endemic to the Yaeyama Islands which lie to the south west of Japan and to the east of Taiwan. Iriomote is the name of the largest island in the group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Sittiparus olivaceus |
| Species Codes | vartit2, IRTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Iriomote Tit belong to?
The Iriomote Tit (Sittiparus olivaceus) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Iriomote Tit?
The Iriomote tit is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is endemic to the Yaeyama Islands which lie to the south west of Japan and to the east of Taiwan. Iriomote is the name of the largest island in the group....
Where can I report a Iriomote Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Iriomote Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vartit2, or on iNaturalist.
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