Penduline Tit
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NamePenduline Tit
Common NamePenduline Tit
Scientific NameRemiz pendulinus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a striking black mask extending from the bill through the eye, contrasting with a white forehead and grey crown. The mantle and back are chestnut, while the underparts are whitish with buffy or rufous flanks. Wings are greyish-brown with pale edgings, and the tail is grey.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched, thin, drawn-out 'tseeep' or 'sii-sii-sii', often given repeatedly. It can also produce a soft, trilling 'srrrit'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, reedbeds, marshes, riverine forests, willow thickets
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe eastward through Central Asia to China. Northern populations are migratory, moving to southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East for winter, while southern populations are resident or partial migrants.
Identifying Featuresblack facial mask, grey crown, chestnut back, small size, conical bill, preference for reedbeds and waterside habitats
Description
The Penduline Tit is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive appearance and elaborate, purse-like hanging nests. It typically forages among reeds and waterside vegetation, often in small flocks outside the breeding season.
