Palawan Tit
Periparus amabilis
Palawan Tit (Periparus amabilis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Palawan Tit (Periparus amabilis) is a member of the Paridae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 12.7 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Paridae Tits, Chickadees
- Genus Periparus
- Species amabilis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 12.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Paridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Palawan Tit is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Palawan Tit is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Palawan Tit (Periparus amabilis) is a species of bird in the Paridae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Palawan group (sw Philippines).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 12.7 g, with a wing length of about 6.5 cm and a tail of around 4.4 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Palawan Tit?
The Palawan Tit is a very small bird that weighs around 12.7 g.
Where does the Palawan Tit live?
The Palawan Tit is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Palawan group (sw Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Palawan Tit belong to?
The Palawan Tit (Periparus amabilis) belongs to the Paridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Palawan Tit eat?
The Palawan Tit is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Palawan Tit migrate?
The Palawan Tit is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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