Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Animalia
Subregnum: Eumetazoa
Cladus: Bilateria
Cladus: Nephrozoa
Superphylum: Deuterostomia
Phylum: Chordata
Cladus: Craniata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Infraphylum: Gnathostomata
Superclassis: Tetrapoda
Cladus: Reptiliomorpha
Cladus: Amniota
Classis: Reptilia
Cladus: Eureptilia
Cladus: Romeriida
Subclassis: Diapsida
Cladus: Sauria
Infraclassis: Archosauromorpha
Cladus: Crurotarsi
Divisio: Archosauria
Subsectio: Ornithodira
Subtaxon: Dinosauromorpha
Cladus: Dinosauria
Ordo: Saurischia
Cladus: Eusaurischia
Cladus: Theropoda
Cladus: Neotheropoda
Infraclassis: Aves
Ordo: Passeriformes
Subordo: Passeri
Infraordo: Passerida
Superfamilia: Sylvioidea
Familia: Aegithalidae
Genus: Aegithalos
Species: Aegithalos concinnus
Subspecies: A. c. annamensis - A. c. concinnus - A. c. iredalei - A. c. manipurensis - A. c. pulchellus - A. c. rubricapillus - A. c. talifuensis
Name
Aegithalos concinnus (Gould, 1855)
References
The birds of Asia. &c. 2 pt7 pl.65
Vernacular names
català: Mallerenga gorjanegra
Deutsch: Rostkappen-Schwanzmeise
English: Black-throated Tit
Esperanto: Rufverta paruo
español: Mito de garganta negra, Mito gorjinegro
français: Mésange à tête rousse
magyar: Vörösfejű őszapó
नेपाली: कालीकण्ठे राजचिचिल्कोटे
Nederlands: Roodkruinstaartmees
norsk: Praktstjertmeis
русский: Рыжеголовая длиннохвостая синица
svenska: Rödhättad stjärtmes
中文: 红头长尾山雀
The black-throated bushtit (Aegithalos concinnus), also known as the black-throated tit, is a very small passerine bird in the family Aegithalidae.
Taxonomy
The species has six currently recognised subspecies, and several others have been suggested. Genetic studies have suggested that these subspecies may represent separate species, but further research is needed.[2]
Description
The black-throated bushtit is a small passerine, around 10.5 cm long and weighing 4-9 g.[2] There is considerable racial variation in the plumage, but all subspecies have a medium length tail (as opposed to the long tail of the related long-tailed tit), a black throat and a black 'bandit mask' around the eye. The nominate race has a chestnut cap, breast band and flanks and dark grey back, wings and tail, and a white belly. The other subspecies have generally the same pattern (minus the chest band) but with grey caps or all grey bellies and flanks. Both sexes are alike.
Distribution and habitat
It ranges from the foothills of the Himalayas, stretching across northern India through north-eastern Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar, Vietnam, and Taiwan.[2] Disjunct populations also occur in southern Vietnam, the island of Hainan and further north in China up to the Yellow River.[3] It lives in open broadleaf forest as well as pine forest, generally occurring in middle altitudes.
Behaviour
The black-throated bushtit is highly social and will travel in large flocks of up to 40 birds.[2]
Breeding
The nest is constructed out of moss and lichen and hangs from the branches of trees.
Feeding
The species feeds on small insects and spiders, as well as small seeds, fruits and berries (particularly raspberries). Group numbers swell during the non-breeding season, but smaller groups exist year round. These groups will often join mixed-species feeding flocks.
Gallery
At West Himalayan Fir carrying feed for chicks in Kullu-Manali District. of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Bathing in Kullu- Manali District of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Perching on a branch
Black-throated bushtit Scientific name: Aegithalos concinnus Theog Forest Division Shimla H.P.
References
BirdLife International (2016). "Aegithalos concinnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103870880A94315102. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103870880A94315102.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
Harrap, Simon (2008), "Family Aegithalidae (Long-tailed Tits)", in Josep, del Hoyo; Andrew, Elliott; David, Christie (eds.), Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 13, Penduline-tits to Shrikes, Barcelona: Lynx Edicions, ISBN 978-84-96553-45-3
MacKinnon, John; Phillipps, Karen; He, Fen-qi (2000). A Field Guide to the Birds of China. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-7-5355-3224-4.
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