Tits (17-6)

Long-tailed tits are a group of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They make woven bag nests in trees. Most eat a mixed diet which includes insects.
  • White-browed tit-warbler, Leptopoecile sophiae
  • White-cheeked tit, Aegithalos leucogenys
White-cheeked Tit --- Margalla

  • Black-throated tit, Aegithalos concinnus
Black-throated tit - Nathia gali

  • White-throated tit, Aegithalos niveogularis


The Paridae are mainly small stocky woodland species with short stout bills. Some have crests. They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects. There are 10 species which have been recorded in Pakistan.
  • Black-breasted tit, Periparus rufonuchalis
Rufous-naped tit - Malam Jabba

  • Rufous-vented tit, Periparus rubidiventris
  • Black-crested tit or spot-winged tit, Periparus melanolophus
Black-crested tit - Malam Jabba

  • Grey-crested tit, Lophophanes dichrous
  • Cinereous tit, Parus Cinereus
Cinereous tit - Hunza
  • Green-backed tit, Parus monticolus
Green-backed tit - Margalla Hills

  • Black-lored tit, Parus xanthogenys
  • Azure tit, Cyanistes cyanus (A)
  • Yellow-breasted tit, Cyanistes flavipectus
  • Fire-capped tit, Cephalopyrus flammiceps

The penduline tits are a group of small passerine birds related to the true tits. They are insectivores. There are 3 species which have been recorded in Pakistan.
  • Eurasian penduline tit, Remiz pendulinus
  • Black-headed penduline tit, Remiz macronyx
  • White-crowned penduline tit, Remiz coronatus

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