Black-throated Bushtit

Overview

Black-throated Bushtit (Aegithalos concinnus) is a species of Bushtits (Aegithalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A tiny bird with a rufous crown, black mask and long tail; roams in chattering flocks through scrub and woods; builds an elaborate domed nest; one of the smallest birds of East Asia.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aegithalos; binomial: Aegithalos concinnus; authority: (Gould, 1855). Typical size: 10-11cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Aegithalos concinnus comprises genetically distinct subspecies groups that may be split (Päckert et al. 2010).