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Paridae - Tits, Chickadees, Titmice

The Paridae family includes about 62 species of birds, also known as tits, chickadees, and titmice. They are found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

They are small birds, about 3–8 inches (7.6–20.3 cm) in length. They have short, rounded wings; short to long tails; strong toes; and short, stout bills.

Their plumage usually combines gray, black, white, brown, and yellow. In most species, males and females look similar.

They eat insects, spiders, seeds, fruits, and other plant foods. They live in forests, woodlands and scrublands, and many species also live in parks, gardens and other areas near people.

  • The Black-crested Titmouse is found in Texas and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-crested Titmouse
    (Baeolophus atricristatus)
    The Black-crested Titmouse is found in Texas and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Tufted Titmouse is found in the eastern U.S. from Minnesota east to southern Maine and south to Texas and Florida. The tufted titmouse breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Tufted Titmouse
    (Baeolophus bicolor)
    The Tufted Titmouse is found in the eastern U.S. from Minnesota east to southern Maine and south to Texas and Florida. The tufted titmouse breeds in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Oak Titmouse is found from Oregon south to Baja California, Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Oak Titmouse
    (Baeolophus inornatus)
    The Oak Titmouse is found from Oregon south to Baja California, Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Juniper Titmouse is found in Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Juniper Titmouse
    (Baeolophus ridgwayi)
    The Juniper Titmouse is found in Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Bridled Titmouse is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bridled Titmouse
    (Baeolophus wollweberi)
    The Bridled Titmouse is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Fire-capped Tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Fire-capped Tit
    (Cephalopyrus flammiceps)
    The Fire-capped Tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Eurasian Blue Tit is found across much of Europe. It is also found in northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eurasian Blue Tit
    (Cyanistes caeruleus)
    The Eurasian Blue Tit is found across much of Europe. It is also found in northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Azure Tit is found in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Finland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Azure Tit
    (Cyanistes cyanus)
    The Azure Tit is found in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Finland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The African Blue Tit is found in Algeria, Libya, Morocco, the Canary Islands, and Tunisia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    African Blue Tit
    (Cyanistes teneriffae)
    The African Blue Tit is found in Algeria, Libya, Morocco, the Canary Islands, and Tunisia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Crested Tit is found across much of Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Crested Tit
    (Lophophanes cristatus)
    The Crested Tit is found across much of Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Gray-crested Tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray-crested Tit
    (Lophophanes dichrous)
    The Gray-crested Tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Yellow Tit is found in Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow Tit
    (Machlolophus holsti)
    The Yellow Tit is found in Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The White-naped Tit is found in India. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    White-naped Tit
    (Machlolophus nuchalis)
    The White-naped Tit is found in India. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Yellow-cheeked Tit is found in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Laos, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow-cheeked Tit
    (Machlolophus spilonotus)
    The Yellow-cheeked Tit is found in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Laos, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Black-lored Tit is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-lored Tit
    (Machlolophus xanthogenys)
    The Black-lored Tit is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Gray Tit is found in Lesotho and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray Tit
    (Melaniparus afer)
    The Gray Tit is found in Lesotho and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The White-bellied Tit is found in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-bellied Tit
    (Melaniparus albiventris)
    The White-bellied Tit is found in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Carp's Tit is found in Angola and Namibia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Carp's Tit
    (Melaniparus carpi)
    Carp's Tit is found in Angola and Namibia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Ashy Tit is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ashy Tit
    (Melaniparus cinerascens)
    The Ashy Tit is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Stripe-breasted Tit is found in Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Stripe-breasted Tit
    (Melaniparus fasciiventer)
    The Stripe-breasted Tit is found in Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Red-throated Tit is found in Kenya and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red-throated Tit
    (Melaniparus fringillinus)
    The Red-throated Tit is found in Kenya and Tanzania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Dusky Tit is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dusky Tit
    (Melaniparus funereus)
    The Dusky Tit is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Miombo Tit is found in Angola, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Miombo Tit
    (Melaniparus griseiventris)
    The Miombo Tit is found in Angola, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Pale-eyed Black Tit is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pale-eyed Black Tit
    (Melaniparus guineensis)
    The Pale-eyed Black Tit is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Dark-eyed Black Tit Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dark-eyed Black Tit
    (Melaniparus leucomelas)
    The Dark-eyed Black Tit Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The White-backed Black Tit is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-backed Black Tit
    Melaniparus leuconotus
    The White-backed Black Tit is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Southern Black Tit is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Southern Black Tit
    (Melaniparus niger)
    The Southern Black Tit is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Cinnamon-breasted Tit is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cinnamon-breasted Tit
    (Melaniparus pallidiventris)
    The Cinnamon-breasted Tit is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Rufous-bellied Tit is found in Angola, Botswana, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Namibia, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-bellied Tit
    (Melaniparus rufiventris)
    The Rufous-bellied Tit is found in Angola, Botswana, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Namibia, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Somali Tit is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Somali Tit
    (Melaniparus thruppi)
    The Somali Tit is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Sultan Tit is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sultan Tit
    (Melanochlora sultanea)
    The Sultan Tit is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Palawan Tit is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Palawan Tit
    (Pardaliparus amabilis)
    The Palawan Tit is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Elegant Tit is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Elegant Tit
    (Pardaliparus elegans)
    The Elegant Tit is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Yellow-bellied Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow-bellied Tit
    (Pardaliparus venustulus)
    The Yellow-bellied Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Great Tit is found across Europe and Asia. It is also found in northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Tit
    (Parus major)
    The Great Tit is found across Europe and Asia. It is also found in northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Green-backed Tit is found inLaos, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Green-backed Tit
    (Parus monticolus)
    The Green-backed Tit is found inLaos, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Coal Tit is found in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Coal Tit
    (Parus ater)
    The Coal Tit is found in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Rufous-vented Tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-vented Tit
    (Periparus rubidiventris)
    The Rufous-vented Tit is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Rufous-naped Tit is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-naped Tit
    (Periparus rufonuchalis)
    The Rufous-naped Tit is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Black-capped Chickadee is found from Alaska east though southern Canada and throughout the upper two-thirds of the United States, south to northern California, northern New Mexico, Missouri and northern New Jersey. The Black-capped chickadee is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-capped Chickadee
    (Poecile atricapillus)
    The Black-capped Chickadee is found from Alaska east though southern Canada and throughout the upper two-thirds of the United States, south to northern California, northern New Mexico, Missouri and northern New Jersey. The Black-capped chickadee is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Carolina Chickadee is found from New Jersey west to Kansas and south to Texas and Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Carolina Chickadee
    (Poecile carolinensis)
    The Carolina Chickadee is found from New Jersey west to Kansas and south to Texas and Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Siberian Tit is found in Alaska, Canada, China, Finland, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Siberian Tit
    (Poecile cinctus)
    The Siberian Tit is found in Alaska, Canada, China, Finland, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Rusty-breasted Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rusty-breasted Tit
    (Poecile davidi)
    The Rusty-breasted Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Mountain Chickadee is found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mountain Chickadee
    (Poecile gambeli)
    The Mountain Chickadee is found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Boreal Chickadee is found in Canada and parts of the northern United States, including New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Boreal Chickadee
    (Poecile hudsonicus)
    The Boreal Chickadee is found in Canada and parts of the northern United States, including New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Black-bibbed Tit is found in China and Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-bibbed Tit
    (Poecile hypermelaenus)
    The Black-bibbed Tit is found in China and Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Caspian Tit is found in Azerbaijan and Iran. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Caspian Tit
    (Poecile hyrcanus)
    The Caspian Tit is found in Azerbaijan and Iran. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Sombre Tit is found in Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Syria, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sombre Tit
    (Poecile lugubris)
    The Sombre Tit is found in Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Syria, and Türkiye. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Willow Tit is found across much of Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Willow Tit
    (Poecile montanus)
    The Willow Tit is found across much of Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Marsh Tit is found in Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Marsh Tit
    (Poecile palustris)
    The Marsh Tit is found in Europe and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is found in the western United States and western Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Chestnut-backed Chickadee
    (Poecile rufescens)
    The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is found in the western United States and western Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Mexican Chickadee is found in extreme southern Arizona and New Mexico and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mexican Chickadee
    (Poecile sclateri)
    The Mexican Chickadee is found in extreme southern Arizona and New Mexico and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The White-browed Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-browed Tit
    (Poecile superciliosus)
    The White-browed Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Sichuan Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sichuan Tit
    (Poecile weigoldicus)
    The Sichuan Tit is found in China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Ground Tit is found in China, India, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ground Tit
    (Pseudopodoces humilis)
    The Ground Tit is found in China, India, and Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Chestnut-bellied Tit is found in Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Chestnut-bellied Tit
    (Sittiparus castaneoventris)
    The Chestnut-bellied Tit is found in Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Iriomote Tit is found only on Iriomote Island in the Yaeyama Islands of Japan. IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern
    Iriomote Tit
    (Sittiparus olivaceus)
    The Iriomote Tit is found only on Iriomote Island in the Yaeyama Islands of Japan. IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern
  • The Izu Tit, also known as Owston’s Tit, is found only on three of the southern Izu Islands south of Japan: Miyakejima, Mikurajima and Hachijojima. IUCN Red List Status: Endangered
    Izu Tit
    (Sittiparus owstoni)
    The Izu Tit, also known as Owston’s Tit, is found only on three of the southern Izu Islands south of Japan: Miyakejima, Mikurajima and Hachijojima. IUCN Red List Status: Endangered
  • The White-fronted Tit is found in the Philippines. IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened
    White-fronted Tit
    (Sittiparus semilarvatus)
    The White-fronted Tit is found in the Philippines. IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened
  • The Varied Tit is found in China, Japan, North and South Korea, Russia, and Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Varied Tit
    (Sittiparus varius)
    The Varied Tit is found in China, Japan, North and South Korea, Russia, and Taiwan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

Black-capped Chickadee
Black-capped Chickadee is a member of this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

Black-Capped Chickadee - Poecile atricapillusLeast ConcernNorth/Central America

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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