Crested Tit-warbler
Leptopoecile elegans
凤头雀莺
Introduction
Species of bird in the family Aegithalidae. Found in China and possibly India. Inhabits boreal forest habitats. Characterized by plumage with reddish coloration and blue markings on the wings, with an emerald green tail. Considered monotypic, though it was formerly divided into two subspecies (the type subspecies and subspecies meissneri) until they were lumped in 2022.
Description
Small songbird with distinctive plumage featuring a reddish overall coloration. Blue coloration is present on or near the wings. The tail is notably emerald green in color.
Distribution & Habitat
Range includes China and possibly extends into India. Occupies boreal forest habitats.
Behavior & Ecology
No detailed behavioral information provided in source.
Conservation
No conservation assessment or population data provided in source.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Aegithalidae
- Genus
- Leptopoecile
- eBird Code
- crtwar1
Distribution
coniferous forest of north-central China to Tibet and Sichuan
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.