Fire-capped tit bird and European Goldfinch: Wondrous Himalayan birds face the threat of extinction now — but there are signs of hope

Source: The post is based on the article “Wondrous Himalayan birds face the threat of extinction now — but there are signs of hope” published in TOI on 11th February 2023.

What is the News?

This article talks about the Fire-capped tit bird and European Goldfinch.

What is a Fire-capped tit bird?

The fire-capped tit (Cephalopyrus flammiceps) is a small bird species assigned to the family Paridae.

IUCN Status: Least Concern

It is a summer breeding visitor to the Himalayas.In the winter, it flies down to central India, seen in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra primarily, flying back to the Himalayas in March.

The fire-capped tit is not shy. During migration and in winter, it is usually found in small flocks, but groups of up to 100 may be seen.

What is European Goldfinch?

European goldfinch or simply the goldfinch is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to Europe, North Africa and western and Central Asia.

IUCN Status: Least Concern

Threats: European goldfinch is illegally trafficked and can be found in countries worldwide.