Eurasian Penduline-Tit
NameEurasian Penduline-Tit
Common NameEurasian Penduline-Tit
Scientific NameRemiz pendulinus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a grey head with a prominent black mask extending from the bill through the eye, a chestnut-brown back, and buffish-white underparts. Females are similar but duller with a less distinct mask. Juveniles lack the mask and are more uniformly buff.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched, drawn-out 'tseee-tseee' or 'sii-sii-sii' call, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, reedbeds, riparian forests, willow thickets
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe to Central Asia and parts of China. Northern populations are migratory, wintering in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Distinctive black mask (adults), Grey head and chestnut back, Pendulous, purse-shaped nest, Thin, pointed bill
Description
A small, active passerine bird known for its elaborate, pendulous, purse-shaped nest woven from plant fibers and down. It exhibits a distinctive black mask and chestnut-brown back, often found in wetland habitats.
