Elegant Tit

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Elegant Tit (<em>Periparus elegans</em>) is a species of Tits, Chickadees (<em>Paridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Elegant Tit (Periparus elegans) is a species of Tits, Chickadees (Paridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Periparus; binomial: Periparus elegans; authority: (Lesson, RP, 1831).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

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.

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