About the Silver-throated Tit
The silver-throated bushtit or silver-throated tit is a species of passerine bird in the family Aegithalidae, widespread throughout the temperate forests of Central, East and parts of North and Western China. The bird's native habitats are mainly along the middle/lower Yangtze and Yellow River basins, although there is also a small southwestern habitat extension in Yunnan along the Lancang valley within the Hengduan Mountains. It has two recognized subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalidae) |
| Species | Aegithalos glaucogularis |
| Species Codes | lottit5, STTI, STBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silver-throated Tit belong to?
The Silver-throated Tit (Aegithalos glaucogularis) belongs to the Long-tailed Tits family (Aegithalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Silver-throated Tit?
The silver-throated bushtit or silver-throated tit is a species of passerine bird in the family Aegithalidae, widespread throughout the temperate forests of Central, East and parts of North and Western China. The bird's native habitats are mainly along the middle/lower Yangtze and Yellow River basin...
Where can I report a Silver-throated Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Silver-throated Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lottit5, or on iNaturalist.
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