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English: The rufous-vented tit, a member of the tit and chickadee family, is an Asian songbird species. Formerly, some of its subspecies were classified under its western relative, the rufous-naped tit, or considered entirely conspecific with it.

This small bird is active and social, commonly found in broadleaf and mixed forests, particularly in hilly regions. It is characterized by a thin, turnip-like crest often held vertically. Its gray coloration is complemented by a black head adorned with bright white cheek patches. While it may be mistaken for the Coal Tit, the rufous-vented tit typically has a less wispy crest, lacks wingbars, and exhibits darker and more contrasting plumage overall. Its calls are high and thin, often heard as a flock passes overhead.

This bird was photographed at Singalila Forest range, West Bengal, India