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 DetailsMales feature a striking black mask extending from the lores through the eye, contrasting with a pale grey crown and nape. The back and mantle are chestnut-brown, while the underparts are buffy-white. Wings are dark with pale edgings, and the tail is dark with white outer feathers. Females have a duller, often brownish or incomplete mask.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, drawn-out 'tseeep' or 'sii-sii-sii' sound, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, reedbeds, riparian forests, willow thickets, marshes
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across temperate Eurasia, from Western Europe eastward through Central Asia to Siberia and China. Migratory populations winter in southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East and South Asia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack facial mask (more prominent in males), Small conical bill, Grey crown, Chestnut-brown back, Buffy underparts, Elaborate purse-shaped nest
Description
The Penduline Tit is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive black facial mask and its remarkable, elaborate purse-shaped nest. It typically inhabits wetlands and riparian areas, foraging for insects among reeds and trees.
