About the Owston's Tit
Owston's tit is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae that is endemic to the southern Izu Islands south of Japan, occurring only on the islands of Miyakejima, Mikurajima and Hachijojima.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Sittiparus owstoni |
| Species Codes | vartit4, OWTI, IZTI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Owston's Tit belong to?
The Owston's Tit (Sittiparus owstoni) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Owston's Tit?
The Owston's Tit is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Owston's Tit?
Owston's tit is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae that is endemic to the southern Izu Islands south of Japan, occurring only on the islands of Miyakejima, Mikurajima and Hachijojima....
Where can I report a Owston's Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Owston's Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vartit4, or on iNaturalist.
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