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Cinnamon-breasted Tit

Melaniparus pallidiventris

The Cinnamon-breasted Tit, known scientifically as Melaniparus pallidiventris, is a small passerine bird that graces the miombo woodlands with its presence. This avian species is adorned with a distinctive cinnamon hue on its breast, a feature that lends the bird its common name.

Identification Tips

Upon encountering this bird, one may note its pale underbelly, a characteristic that inspired its Latin name. The bird's eyes may vary in color, with some individuals boasting dark eyes while others have paler ones. This variation was once thought to distinguish separate species but is now understood to occur within the same populations.

Habitat

The Cinnamon-breasted Tit is a denizen of the miombo woodlands, a habitat characterized by the presence of Brachystegia trees. These woodlands provide the bird with the necessary environment to thrive.

Distribution

This bird's range extends across several African nations, including Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Within these countries, it can be found flitting through the branches of its woodland home.

Subspecies

Two subspecies of the Cinnamon-breasted Tit are recognized:

  • M. p. pallidiventris, found in Tanzania, southern Malawi, and northern Mozambique.
  • M. p. stenotopicus, residing in eastern Zimbabwe and west-central Mozambique.

Behaviour

The Cinnamon-breasted Tit is known to form flocks, and intriguingly, individuals with varying eye colors may mingle within the same group. This social behavior suggests a complex interaction between members of the species.

Similar Species

The Cinnamon-breasted Tit was once considered conspecific with the Rufous-bellied Tit (Melaniparus rufiventris). However, differences in plumage and a recent study suggesting the co-occurrence of different eye colors within the same flocks have led to a reevaluation of their relationship.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Cinnamon-breasted Tit as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face immediate threats to its survival.

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