Himalayan Black-lored Tit

Its closest relative is probably the yellow-cheeked tit, and it may also be related to the yellow tit. Lore in the common name refers to the area between eye and bill. It was formerly in the genus Parus but was moved to Machlolophus after a 2013 molecular phylogenetic analysis showed that the members of the new genus formed a distinct clade (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is an active, agile feeder, taking insects and spiders from the forest canopy and sometimes fruit. It uses woodpecker or barbet holes for nesting and will also excavate its own hole or use man-made sites. The cached account gives no measurements or clutch information (Wikipedia, general species account).