Mouse-colored Penduline-Tit
NameMouse-colored Penduline-Tit
Common NameMouse-colored Penduline-Tit
Scientific NameAnthoscopus musculus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly mouse-grey, contrasting slightly with paler, often buff-washed underparts. It has a small, pointed black bill and dark lores.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee' or 'tsip' notes, often given rapidly while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Drab mouse-grey plumage, Small, pointed bill, Active foraging in acacia woodlands
Description
This tiny, drab bird is characterized by its mouse-grey plumage and active foraging behavior. It is typically found in dry acacia woodlands and savannas, often moving in small, mixed-species flocks.
