White-throated Bushtit
A species of Eurasian Long-tailed Tits Scientific name : Aegithalos niveogularis Genus : Eurasian Long-tailed Tits
White-throated Bushtit, A species of Eurasian Long-tailed Tits
Botanical name: Aegithalos niveogularis
Genus: Eurasian Long-tailed Tits
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Description
The white-throated bushtit (Aegithalos niveogularis), also known as the white-throated tit, is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae. It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-throated Bushtit predominantly consumes insects, particularly larvae and pupae, as well as spiders. White-throated Bushtit forages in shrubbery and is found in pairs or small groups, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The habitat of white-throated Bushtit consists of scrubland and the margins of various forest types, including coniferous, mixed birch-spruce, and oak forests. These birds are often associated with vegetation such as barberry, rose, willow, and rhododendron. Geographically, white-throated Bushtit inhabits broader regions that encompass the drier trans-Himalayan zones and moist forest areas within these undefined ranges.
Dite type
Insectivorous