The Rufous-fronted Tit is a small, long-tailed tit with a prominent rufous forehead and throat, contrasting with its greyish crown and olive-brown upperparts. It is a social forest bird.
Where to spot
Inhabits broadleaf and mixed montane forests, particularly rhododendron and oak, across parts of the Himalayas and Southwest China.
How to spot
Look for its striking rufous forehead and throat. Listen for its high-pitched, chattering calls. Follow the calls to locate flocks moving through the middle and upper canopy.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident high-altitude range. Most active during the day, frequently found in mixed-species foraging flocks.
Where to spot
Inhabits broadleaf and mixed montane forests, particularly rhododendron and oak, across parts of the Himalayas and Southwest China.
How to spot
Look for its striking rufous forehead and throat. Listen for its high-pitched, chattering calls. Follow the calls to locate flocks moving through the middle and upper canopy.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident high-altitude range. Most active during the day, frequently found in mixed-species foraging flocks.
Its bold rufous markings on the face and throat make it one of the more easily identifiable members of its genus in the field.
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