Rufous-naped Tit
A species of Tufted and Yellow-bellied Tits, Also known as Dark-grey Tit Scientific name : Periparus rufonuchalis Genus : Tufted and Yellow-bellied Tits
Rufous-naped Tit, A species of Tufted and Yellow-bellied Tits
Also known as:
Dark-grey Tit
Botanical name: Periparus rufonuchalis
Genus: Tufted and Yellow-bellied Tits
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Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The rufous-naped tit (Periparus rufonuchalis), also known as the black-breasted tit or dark-grey tit, is an Asian songbird species in the tit and chickadee family (Paridae). It was sometimes considered conspecific with the rufous-vented tit (P. rubidiventris), and was formerly placed in the genus Parus. This tit is a native of the western Himalayas, but has a very large range, occurring in parts of India, China, Pakistan, Turkestan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. Widespread and common, it is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Rufous-naped Tit consumes invertebrates, seeds, and berries, with nestlings exclusively fed insects and larvae. They forage alone or in pairs, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks, adapting to use bark crevices as 'anvils' for opening seeds.
Habitat
The rufous-naped Tit primarily inhabits montane and submontane conifer forests, characterized by an array of coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, deodar, and pine. Their presence extends to regions dominated by junipers as well as mixed woodlands including oak and birch, and they are also associated with rhododendron-rich areas. The rufous-naped Tit can occasionally be found in more open landscapes dotted with scattered scrub and hillside trees. Habitats with poplars, willows, and areas near cultivation, such as mulberry edges and hazel scrub, also support this species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
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