Penduline Tit
Image: Frank Sengpiel (cc-by)
NamePenduline Tit
Common NameEurasian Penduline Tit
Scientific NameRemiz pendulinus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey head with a prominent black mask extending from the bill through the eye. The back and mantle are chestnut-brown, contrasting with buffy-white underparts. Wings are greyish with pale edges, and the tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and drawn-out whistles, often described as 'tseeep' or 'sii-sii-sii'. They can also produce a soft, trilling 'tsirrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, reedbed, riparian forest, marsh, willow thicket
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe eastward through Central Asia to parts of China. Northern populations are migratory, moving south for the winter.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Distinctive black mask across the eyes, Chestnut-brown back, Grey head, Elaborate, pendulous nest
Description
The Penduline Tit is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive black mask and chestnut-brown back. It is famous for constructing elaborate, pendulous nests woven from plant fibers, often hanging from tree branches over water.
