Penduline Tit
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NamePenduline Tit
Common NamePenduline Tit
Scientific NameRemiz pendulinus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey crown and nape, a prominent black mask extending from the bill through the eye, and a chestnut-brown mantle and back. The underparts are buffy-white, often with a reddish wash on the flanks, and the wings are dark with pale edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tsii-tsii-tsii' or a soft, drawn-out 'siiih' call, often given repeatedly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, reedbeds, riparian forest, willow thickets
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe eastward through Central Asia to parts of China. Northern populations are migratory, wintering further south in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Identifying Featuresprominent black mask, grey crown, chestnut-brown back, small size, distinctive pendulous nest
Description
The Penduline Tit is a small, distinctive passerine bird known for its elaborate, purse-like nests that hang from tree branches. It forages actively among reeds and trees, primarily feeding on insects and spiders.
