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 DetailsAdults have a pale grey crown, a prominent black mask extending from the bill through the eye, and a chestnut-brown back and scapulars. The underparts are creamy white to buff, often with a pinkish wash on the flanks. Wings are dark with pale edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a thin, high-pitched, drawn-out 'tsiiiii' or 'sii-sii-sii,' often given repeatedly. It also has a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, reedbeds, riparian forests, marshes, willow thickets
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across much of temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe eastward through Central Asia to parts of China. Migratory populations winter in southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East and South Asia.
Identifying Featuresblack eye mask, grey crown, chestnut back, conical bill, small size, pendulous nest (when observed)
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its distinctive black mask and conical bill. It is famous for constructing elaborate, purse-shaped nests that hang from branches, typically near water. These birds are often found foraging in reeds and willows.
