Dusky Tit

The males are mostly black, and the only distinct color resides in the eyes. The eyes will almost always be primarily red, but can vary from red to orange-red. Another key feature is its bill, which is smaller and thus easier to identify. In general, the male is the dominant sex. Therefore, its length will vary more towards the 14-15 cm mark. The female has similar characteristics as the male; however, the upper body parts are more blackish-gray. Their tail is fringed gray and brown; however, the bill is still small, and they have red or orange eyes. In general, the females have lighter features than the males, as the females' underparts and faces are relatively more gentle than those of a male. The female's size is between 13 and 14 cm. The dusky tit juvenile holds the same characteristics as the male; however, its upper parts are more blackish brown, and no glossy feathers are portrayed in the females.

The birds primarily live in humid forests around central Africa, including Angola, the DR Congo, South Sudan, Uganda, Liberia, Ghana, and Kenya. They are mostly found in old plantations, edges of cultivation, and forests.

The dusky tit mainly feeds on small invertebrates, beetles, and orthopterans, micro-lepidopterans, but also consumes seeds and fruits.