Passeriformes / Paridae / Sittiparus
Chestnut-bellied Tit
Sittiparus castaneoventris · 台湾杂色山雀
IUCN: Least Concern Found in China
Introduction
Small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. Endemic to Taiwan. Distinguished from the closely related varied tit by its deep chestnut-colored underparts. Promoted to species status in 2014 based on phylogenetic studies, having previously been classified as a subspecies of the varied tit since its description in 1863.
Identification
Very similar in appearance to the varied tit, but can be distinguished by its deep chestnut-colored underparts compared to the buff-colored underparts of the varied tit.
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