Japanese Tit
A species of Great Tits and Allies, Also known as Oriental Tit Scientific name : Parus minor Genus : Great Tits and Allies
Japanese Tit, A species of Great Tits and Allies
Also known as:
Oriental Tit
Botanical name: Parus minor
Genus: Great Tits and Allies
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Description
The japanese Tit is a large bird for its species, it is also extremely vocal with its loud chirps and song. While it can be seen in parks, it prefers wooded habitats. The songbird made headlines when researchers noticed the syntax in its calls. The bird will even respond to other species if they follow the alert call.
Size
13 - 14 cm
Life Expectancy
15 years
Feeding Habits
Japanese Tit predominantly feeds on insects, seeds, and fruits. It forages actively, often clinging to branches while searching for food. Unique adaptations for this diet include a sturdy beak for seed handling. Prefers to feed during daylight hours, showing no specific dietary preferences.
Habitat
Japanese Tit's habitat includes a diverse range of environments such as deciduous and mixed forests, forest edges, and riverine thickets. They are commonly found in areas with oak, birch, and willow trees, and can inhabit open steppe, montane forests, and semi-deserts. Japanese Tit also frequents human-altered landscapes like orchards, parks, and gardens, extending to suburban and urban areas. Adaptability allows them to live in a broad altitudinal range, primarily in lowlands but also up to subalpine zones in some regions. The habitats range from groves in open hilly regions to coastal and riverine forests, showing versatility across their distribution.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Small Tube Feeder
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tits Genus
Great Tits and Allies Species
Japanese Tit 
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