Yellow Tit
Machlolophus holsti
台湾黄山雀
Introduction
Family Paridae. Endemic to central Taiwan. Inhabits montane temperate forest. Notable for its restricted range and small population. Formerly classified in genus Parus; moved to Machlolophus following 2013 molecular phylogenetic analysis. Classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to population declines from large-scale capture for the wild bird trade.
Description
Small passerine, 13 cm in length. Plumage is predominantly yellow with a prominent crest. Crest and back are blackish blue-grey. The combination of bright yellow body, contrasting dark crest, and overall compact size are characteristic features of this species.
Distribution & Habitat
Restricted range endemic to central Taiwan. Inhabits montane temperate forest habitats. No information available on seasonal movements or migration patterns.
Behavior & Ecology
No detailed behavioral information provided in source material.
Conservation
IUCN assessment: Near Threatened. Population is declining due to large-scale capture for export by the wild bird trade. Small population size and restricted range contribute to vulnerability. Conservation actions focus on addressing illegal trapping and trade pressures.
Culture
No cultural significance or folklore information documented in source material.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paridae
- Genus
- Machlolophus
- eBird Code
- yeltit2
Distribution
montane forest of Taiwan
Vocalizations
Data Sources
CBR Notes: IUCN红色名录等级由NT降为LC
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.