Sultan Tit

Melanochlora sultanea (Hodgson, 1837)

Paridae — Tits, Chickadees

Sultan Tit, Melanochlora sultanea, is a widespread breeding bird of the Oriental Region and a forest species. It belongs to the tit family and stands apart from other tits as the sole species in its genus. The male shows black upperparts with yellow below, and the crest may be yellow or black depending on the subspecies. Females are less vivid, with darker greenish-black upperparts and throat. Young birds are also duller and carry a shorter crest. The bill is black. It was described by Hodgson in 1837.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Paridae — Tits, Chickadees
Breeding range
Oriental Region: widespread
Sultan Tit
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Tours where you can spot this bird

11 tours in Thailand 7, India 4

20-Day Arunachal and Assam Birding Expedition
20-Day Arunachal and Assam Birding Expedition
India / Dibrugarh Group tour 20 days

A 20-day birding expedition through Dibru-Saikhowa, Namdapha, the Mishmi Hills, Ziro and Talle, Nameri and Kaziranga....

Private Meghalaya Birding with Firoz Hussain
Private Meghalaya Birding with Firoz Hussain
India / Shillong Private tour 4 days

Private Meghalaya birding with Firoz Hussain, exploring Khasi and Jaintia hill habitats and northeast India forest birds by request....

Private Mizoram Birding with Firoz Hussain
Private Mizoram Birding with Firoz Hussain
India / Aizawl Private tour 5 days

Private Mizoram birding with Firoz Hussain, focused on northeast India hill forest birds and regional specialties by request....

Private Nagaland Birding with Firoz Hussain
Private Nagaland Birding with Firoz Hussain
India / Kohima Private tour 5 days

Private Nagaland birding with Firoz Hussain, planned around northeast India hill forests, community conservation areas and regional specialt...

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Luang Group tour 3 days

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birdwatching adventure in Khao Luang National Park in southern ...

Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 3 days

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birding adventure in Thailand’s highest mountain region, exploring divers...

Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Angkhang Group tour 3 days

Doi Angkhang Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights Experience the rich montane forests of northern Thailand on this immersive three-day bir...

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 1 day

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding experience in Thailand’s highest mountain region, known for its rich di...