Long-tailed Tit
Image: Bastien Le Mort (cc-by)
NameLong-tailed Tit
Common NameLong-tailed Tit
Scientific NameAegithalos caudatus
FamilyAegithalidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsGenerally, it has a white head with a broad black stripe running above the eye to the nape (though some subspecies are entirely white-headed). Its back is black with pinkish shoulders, and its underparts are whitish with pinkish flanks. The very long tail is black with white edges.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls and a rattling 'srih-srih-srih' sound, often given in contact with other flock members.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdeciduous forest, mixed forest, hedgerows, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Europe and Asia, from Great Britain and France eastward to Japan and China.
Identifying Featuresextremely long tail, small, round body, white head with black stripe (variable by subspecies), pinkish flanks, social behavior in flocks
Description
The Long-tailed Tit is a tiny, distinctive passerine bird known for its extremely long tail, which often exceeds its body length. It is highly social, typically seen flitting through trees and bushes in small, active flocks.
