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SPECIES PROFILE
Indian Yellow Tit (Machlolophus aplonotus)
Machlolophus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests gardens urban parks
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Paridae
GENUS
Machlolophus
📋 Description
SIZE
13-14 cm long 15-20 g
COLORATION
Yellow with black crest grey underparts
ADAPTATIONS
Agile foraging in foliage strong grip for hanging
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests gardens urban parks
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent
REPRODUCTION
Lays 4-6 eggs in tree cavities incubated 12-14 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects seeds fruits
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss predation
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Yellow Crests: Indian Yellow Tits flit with 18-gram bodies eating 6 grams of insects daily in Tamil Nadu's gardens. Their black crests are bold.
2
Urban Foragers: These tits cover 2000 sq km in Kerala's parks nesting in cavities. Urban sprawl affects their foraging.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Guindy National Park in Chennai Tamil Nadu
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Gardens ensure visibility for spotting tits
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch Indian yellow tits hopping in tree canopies
