73,385 observationsLeast Concern
Long-tailed Tit
Aegithalos caudatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Aegithalidae ›Genus: Aegithalos
About
The long-tailed tit or long-tailed bushtit (Aegithalos caudatus), occasionally referred to as the silver-throated tit or silver-throated dasher, is a common bird found throughout Europe and Asia. The genus name Aegithalos was a term used by Aristotle for some European tits, including the long-tailed tit. The specific caudatus is Latin and is derived from cauda, "tail".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Long-tailed Tit is Aegithalos caudatus.
- Long-tailed Tit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Long-tailed Tit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Long-tailed Tit belongs to the class Aves.
- Long-tailed Tit belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Long-tailed Tit belongs to the family Aegithalidae.
- Long-tailed Tit belongs to the genus Aegithalos.