If you've ever spent time in the open tropical forests of central or southern India, you might have heard a series of lively, sweet calls ringing from the canopy. Follow the sound, and you’ll likely find a small, energetic bird flitting through the branches: the . How to Recognize One

Unlike some of its cousins that prefer the high-altitude Himalayas, the Indian Tit is a resident breeder across most of the Indian peninsula. You can find them in: Open tropical forests. Wooded gardens and orchards.

A grey-and-white relative commonly found in southern India, such as in Kerala.