Tits of Vietnam – Paridae
With 6 species Tits of Vietnam wildlife, occurring mostly over the Highlands. Tits family could be said that they are one of the family really hard to see because of their small size and their distribution
You may know: Tits in Vietnam could easily to found in the Dalat plateau but in other sites it is truly difficult
The overview of Tits families
The Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice constitute the Paridae, a large family of small passerine birds which occur mainly in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa. Most were formerly classified in the genus Parus.
Members of this family are commonly referred to as “tits” throughout much of the English speaking world, but North American species are called either “chickadees” (onomatopoeic, derived from their distinctive “chick-a dee dee dee” alarm call) or “titmice”.
The name titmouse is recorded from the 14th century, composed of the Old English name for the bird, mase (Proto-Germanic *maison, Dutch mees, German Meise), and tit, denoting something small. The former spelling, “titmose”, was influenced by mouse in the 16th century. Emigrants to New Zealand presumably identified some of the superficially similar birds of the genus Petroica of the family Petroicidae, the Australian robins, as members of the tit family, giving them the title tomtit, although, in fact, they are not related.
These birds are mainly small, stocky, woodland species with short, stout bills. Some have crests. They range in length from 10 to 22 cm (3.9 to 8.7 in). They are adaptable birds, with a mixed diet including seeds and insects.[3] Many species live around human habitation and come readily to bird feeders for nuts or seed, and learn to take other foods
With the exception of the three monotypic genera Sylviparus, Melanochlora, and Pseudopodoces, the Tits are extremely similar in appearance, and have been described as “one of the most conservative avian families in terms of general morphology”.
The typical body length of adult members of the family is between 10 and 16 cm (3.9 and 6.3 in) in length; when the monotypic genera are added, this range is from 9 to 21 cm (3.5 to 8.3 in). In weight, the family ranges from 5 to 49 g (0.18 to 1.73 oz); this contracts to 7 to 29 g (0.25 to 1.02 oz) when the three atypical genera are removed. The majority of the variation within the family is in plumage, and particularly colour.
The bills of the tits are generally short, varying between stout and fine, depending on diet. The more insectivorous species have finer bills, whereas those that consume more seeds have stouter bills. It is said that tits are evolving longer beaks to reach into bird feeders. The most aberrant bill of the family is possessed by Hume’s ground tit of Tibet and the Himalayas, which is long and decurved.
Tits are active, noisy, and social birds. They are territorial during the breeding season and often join mixed-species feeding flocks during the nonbreeding season. The tits are highly adaptable, and after the corvids (crows and jays) and parrots, amongst the most intelligent of all birds.
Tits of Vietnam Highlights

Yellow-browed Tit Sylviparus modestus
Status: Uncommon resident
Best time to watch & Photo: Feb-Apr
Tour cover: Highlands
Hotspot: Sa Pa – Fansipan, Dalat Plateau

Sultan Tit Melanochlora sultanea
Status: Common resident
Best time to watch & Photo: Feb-Apr
Tours: Exclude plains
Hotspot: Dalat, Cuc Phuong, Kontum

Green-backed Tit Parus monticolus
Status: Uncommon resident
Best time to watch & Photo: Feb-Apr
Tours: Highlands
Hotspot: Dalat, Sa Pa – Fansipan

Cinereous Tit Parus cinereus
Status: Uncommon resident
Best time to watch & Photo: Feb-Apr
Tours: Throughout
Hotspot: Tam Dao, Yokdon, Cuc Phuong,

Japanese Tit Parus major
Status: Common resident
Best time to watch & Photo: Feb-Apr
Tours: Exclude South Vietnam
Hotspot: Xuan Thuy, Yokdon, Cuc Phuong

Yellow-cheeked Tit Machlolophus spilonotus
Status: Local common resident (throughout)
Best time to watch & Photo: Feb-Apr
Tours: Exclude plains
Hotspot: Dalat, Kon tum, Sa Pa
All Vietnam Birds Families
Vietnam is a great place for bird watchers, offering a wide variety of birds in its diverse landscapes, from forests and wetlands to mountains and coastlines. Among the many birds you may see are Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice. These small, lively birds are known for their social nature and ability to adapt to different environments. They often live in woodlands and can be found near human homes, where they visit bird feeders for seeds and nuts.
Wildlife Tours for Vietnam Tits
The behavior of these birds, like their unique “chick-a-dee” calls and clever ways of finding food, shows how closely connected nature is. Their different sizes, colors, and specialized beaks for eating seeds and insects make them interesting for bird watchers. Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice are just a few examples of the many bird species that live in Vietnam’s different habitats.
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