Yellow-bellied Tit
Yellow-bellied Tit (<em>Periparus venustulus</em>) is a species of Tits, Chickadees (<em>Paridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Yellow-bellied Tit (Periparus venustulus) is a species of Tits, Chickadees (Paridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A small tit with a yellow breast and black head in males; endemic to China, living in mixed forests; feeds on insects and seeds; a lively winter visitor to parks.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Periparus; binomial: Periparus venustulus; authority: (Swinhoe, 1870). Typical size: 10-11cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Formerly placed in the genus Pardaliparus but that genus is restored to Periparus following AviList v2025.
