Yellow Penduline-Tit
NameYellow Penduline-Tit
Common NameYellow Penduline-Tit
Scientific NameAnthoscopus parvulus
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, underparts, and rump are a vibrant bright yellow. The back and wings are olive-grey, with the flight feathers having pale edges that can give a subtle streaked appearance. It has a tiny, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls, often delivered as a rapid series of 'tsit-tsit-tsit' or 'seep-seep' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, its range extends from Senegal in the west, eastward through Sudan and Ethiopia, and south to Angola and northern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Predominantly bright yellow plumage, Olive-grey back and wings, Tiny, pointed bill, Active, acrobatic foraging
Description
The Yellow Penduline-Tit is a very small, active passerine bird, predominantly bright yellow with olive-grey wings and back. It is known for its acrobatic foraging behavior, often seen hanging upside down while searching for insects in trees and shrubs.
