Penduline Tit
NamePenduline Tit
Common NameEurasian Penduline-Tit
Scientific NameRemiz pendulinus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsMales feature a prominent black mask extending from the bill through the eye, a grey crown, and a chestnut-brown back. Their underparts are buffy white, often with a pinkish wash on the flanks. Females are similar but with a duller mask and less extensive chestnut coloration.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, drawn-out 'tseee' or 'siii-siii' often given while foraging, as well as a soft, trilling 'tsirrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, reedbeds, willow thickets, riverine forests, marshes
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across temperate Eurasia from Western Europe to Central Asia and Siberia. It migrates south for the winter, reaching the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and parts of Africa and South Asia.
Identifying Featuresblack mask (males), grey head, chestnut back, small size, pendulous nest builder, thin, pointed bill
Description
This small, active passerine is easily recognized by its distinctive black mask and elaborate, pendulous nest. It often forages in reeds and trees, skillfully gathering plant fibers and down to construct its unique, purse-like nest.
