Passeriformes / Aegithalidae / Leptopoecile
Crested Tit-warbler
Leptopoecile elegans · 凤头雀莺
IUCN: Least Concern Found in China
Introduction
A species in the family Aegithalidae, found in China and possibly India. Its natural habitat is boreal forest. The taxon is considered monotypic.
Description
Generally has a red hint to it and a bit of blue on, or near, its wings. The tail is of an emerald green colour.
Distribution & Habitat
Found in China and possibly India. Natural habitat is boreal forest.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Aegithalidae
- Genus
- Leptopoecile
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.
