About the Sooty Tit
The sooty bushtit, also known as the sooty tit, white-necklaced tit or white-necklaced bushtit, is a small passerine bird in the bushtit family Aegithalidae. It is endemic to central China, where it inhabits foothill and montane forests. Its overall browner plumage and white collar distinguish it from other small tits and bushtits. It is a social bird and forages in flocks, often with other bird species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalidae) |
| Species | Aegithalos fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | sootit1, SOBU, SOTI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Tit belong to?
The Sooty Tit (Aegithalos fuliginosus) belongs to the Long-tailed Tits family (Aegithalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sooty Tit?
The Sooty Tit is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sooty Tit?
The sooty bushtit, also known as the sooty tit, white-necklaced tit or white-necklaced bushtit, is a small passerine bird in the bushtit family Aegithalidae. It is endemic to central China, where it inhabits foothill and montane forests. Its overall browner plumage and white collar distinguish it fr...
Where can I report a Sooty Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sootit1, or on iNaturalist.
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