Family Aegithalidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Order Passeriformes Scientific name Psaltria exilis Higher classification Psaltria | |
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Genus PsaltriaTemminck, 1836 Similar Dwarf longbill, Ivory‑backed woodswallow, Melanocharis, Rufous‑tailed fantail, Melampitta | ||
The pygmy bushtit (Psaltria exilis) is a species of bird in the bushtit family Aegithalidae. It is monotypic within the genus Psaltria. The species was once placed, along with the rest of its family, with the true tits, Paridae. Its relationship with other species in its family is uncertain, but is still placed within the family due to similarities in behaviour and vocalisations.
It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs only on the island of Java. On Java it is restricted to montane forests and plantations above 1,000 m (3,300 ft) (occasionally down to 830 m (2,720 ft)) in the west of the island. It frequents conifer forest and other open forest types, and is often encountered on the forest edge.
The pygmy bushtit is the smallest member of its family, and the smallest species of bird on Java. It is 8.5 to 8.7 cm (3.3–3.4 in) in length.