About the Pygmy Tit
The pygmy bushtit , also called the pygmy tit, is the smallest species of passerine bird. It is in the Aegithalidae family, containing the long-tailed tits. This drab-coloured bird is endemic to Indonesia, where it is only found in montane forests on the island of Java. It is a social songbird, living in small flocks, and a popular bird among bird watchers at Mt Gede and its adjacent botanical gardens. Relative to other members of the Aegithalidae family, it is not well studied and much remains unknown.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalidae) |
| Species | Aegithalos exilis |
| Species Codes | pygtit1, PYBU, PYTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pygmy Tit belong to?
The Pygmy Tit (Aegithalos exilis) belongs to the Long-tailed Tits family (Aegithalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pygmy Tit?
The pygmy bushtit , also called the pygmy tit, is the smallest species of passerine bird. It is in the Aegithalidae family, containing the long-tailed tits. This drab-coloured bird is endemic to Indonesia, where it is only found in montane forests on the island of Java. It is a social songbird, livi...
Where can I report a Pygmy Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Pygmy Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pygtit1, or on iNaturalist.
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