Rufous-bellied Tit
Melaniparus rufiventris
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedCommon to spot
birds • Paridae
Rufous-bellied Tit.
R
Melaniparus rufiventris
Category
birds
Family
Paridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 18.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rufous-bellied tit in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 80%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.