About the White-naped Tit
The white-naped tit, sometimes called white-winged tit, is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is endemic to India where it is found in dry thorn scrub forest in two disjunct populations, in western India and southern India. Its specific name nuchalis means 'of the nuchal, nape'.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Machlolophus nuchalis |
| Species Codes | whwtit2, WNTI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Tit belong to?
The White-naped Tit (Machlolophus nuchalis) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-naped Tit?
The White-naped Tit is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-naped Tit?
The white-naped tit, sometimes called white-winged tit, is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is endemic to India where it is found in dry thorn scrub forest in two disjunct populations, in western India and southern India. Its specific name nuchalis means 'of the nuchal, nape'....
Where can I report a White-naped Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwtit2, or on iNaturalist.
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