Leptopoecile

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Leptopoecile is a small genus of tiny, insectivorous passerine birds found in high-altitude regions of Asia, known for their association with tit-like species.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
Leptopoecile elegans 2
Leptopoecile sophiae 2
Leptopoecile canonical 1

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (40)

Predicate Object
instanceOf bird genus
taxon
associatedWith Aegithalos
tit-like species
class Aves
climatePreference cool temperate
montane
commonName tit-warblers
continent Asia
diet insectivorous
distribution Himalayas
central Asia
western China
linked to: Western China
ecologicalNiche small insect predator in montane shrubland
family Aegithalidae
flightAbility strong but short-distance flights
foragingStratum shrubs and low canopy
genusOf Leptopoecile elegans
linked to: Leptopoecile

Leptopoecile sophiae
linked to: Leptopoecile
habitat high-altitude regions
hasFeatherColoration often includes blue or lilac tones
isPasserine true
kingdom Animalia
migratoryBehavior partly migratory or altitudinal movements
molecularPhylogenySupportsPlacementIn Aegithalidae
namedBy Robert Swinhoe
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
previousFamilyPlacement Cettiidae
Sylviidae
reproduction egg-laying
nest-building in shrubs or bushes
socialStructure often in small flocks
subfamily Aegithalinae
linked to: Aegithalidae
taxonRank genus
typicalBehavior active foraging in shrubs
flocking with other small passerines
typicalBodySize tiny
vernacularName tit-warbler genus
vocalizationType high-pitched calls

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (5)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Aegithalidae includesGenus Leptopoecile
Aegithalidae includesSpecies Leptopoecile sophiae
linked to: Leptopoecile
Aegithalidae includesSpecies Leptopoecile elegans
linked to: Leptopoecile
Leptopoecile genusOf Leptopoecile sophiae
linked to: Leptopoecile
Leptopoecile genusOf Leptopoecile elegans
linked to: Leptopoecile