Yellow-cheeked Tit
Yellow-cheeked Tit (<em>Machlolophus spilonotus</em>) is a species of Tits, Chickadees (<em>Paridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Yellow-cheeked Tit (Machlolophus spilonotus) is a species of Tits, Chickadees (Paridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A crested tit with a yellow face and black crest; lives in broadleaf forests; acrobatic foliage-gleaner; one of the most striking Asian tits.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Machlolophus; binomial: Machlolophus spilonotus; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850). Typical size: 13-14cm. Average lifespan: 5-8 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
