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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Asian Tit

Parus cinereus

The Asian Tit, or Cinereous Tit, is a small, energetic passerine distinguished from its European relatives by its striking lack of yellow plumage, appearing in shades of grey, black, and white.

What it sounds like

A clear, rhythmic two-note whistle often transcribed as 'tee-whee' or 'pichee,' accompanied by sharp 'chink' alarm calls.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Lim Ying Hien 林勇贤 · MalaysiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the Great Tit (Parus major) before being recognized as a distinct species.
Unlike the yellow-bellied Great Tit, this species has a white or light grey underside with a broad black ventral stripe.
They are highly adaptable cavity nesters, often utilizing holes in buildings, stone walls, and pipes in the absence of tree hollows.
During the breeding season, they are primarily insectivorous, but they switch to seeds, nuts, and berries during the winter months.
The species exhibits significant morphological variation across its range, with over a dozen recognized subspecies inhabiting different island and mainland regions.

Habitat

Open deciduous forests, mixed woodlands, mangroves, orchards, and urban gardens.

Range

Widespread across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of East Asia, from Iran and India to Indonesia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Great TitParus major Green-backed TitParus monticolus

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